Provided here is a list of docketed requests and their status.
Note: Please review past meeting material on the Participate page to review the detailed background on initiated rules.
Visit the rule proposal page to learn more about the process. You can also view a flowchart of the rule proposal process.
To submit comments related to proposed rules, please click here.
View Supreme Court of Texas Order Adopting Rule Amendments on August 27, 2024.
ADOPTED BY THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS
Rule |
Timeline | Published Proposal | Board Submission (Including Recommended Version) | Additional Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duties to Prospective Client | Timeline | Publication | Board Submission | |
| Termination of Custodianship | Timeline | Publication | Board Submission | |
| Conflict of Interest: Former Client | Timeline | Publication | Board Submission | |
| Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule | Timeline | Publication | Board Submission | |
| Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions | Timeline | Publication Publication |
Board Submission |
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| Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer | Timeline | Publication | Board Submission |
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| Unauthorized Practice of Law; Remote Practice of Law | Timeline | Publication | Board Submission |
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| Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor (Initiated November 3, 2022) |
Timeline | Publication | Board Submission Public Comments and Public Hearing |
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| Dealing With Unrepresented Persons | Timeline | Publication | Board Submission | |
REJECTED BY THE SUPREME COURT OF TEXAS
Rule |
Timeline | Published Proposal | Board Submission (Including Recommended Version) | Additional Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDRPC Terminology (Initiated March 2021) |
Timeline | Publication | Board Submission | |
| Jurisdiction | Timeline | Publication | Board Submission |
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| Choice of Law | Timeline | Publication | Board Submission |
SUBMITTED TO BOARD
Submitted to Board (Pending)
Rule |
Timeline | Published Proposal | Board Submission (Including Recommended Version) | Public Comments |
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Rejected by Board
Rule |
Timeline | Published Proposal | Board Submission (Including Recommended Version) | Additional Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Returned by Board for Additional Consideration
Rule |
Timeline | Published Proposal | Board Submission (Including Recommended Version) | Additional Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INITIATED
Rule |
Timeline | Published Proposal | Public Comments |
Request Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification of Grievances (Initiated April 2, 2025) |
Timeline | |||
| Definitions: Discretionary Referral | Timeline |
PENDING
Rule |
Timeline | Request Background |
|---|---|---|
PRIOR PROPOSALS – NOT SUBMITTED TO BOARD
Rule |
Timeline | Published Proposal | Public Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classification of Grievances (Initiated February 5, 2025) |
Timeline |
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