July/August 2025 | Vol. 88, No. 7

145th President of the State Bar of Texas
Santos Vargas of San Antonio

 

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Features

‘The Trailhead of an Incredible Journey’
Texas’ newest attorneys take the oath.
Written by Eric Quitugua

Committee Reports

Section Reports

Food and the Law
From Overtime Rules to Tip Pooling
Legal considerations for the restaurant industry.
Written by Stephen J. Quezada and William Stukenberg

Food and the Law
The Legal Side of Food Innovation
Balancing risk and reward in the changing consumer market.
Written by Heather Bustos

Food and the Law
Safeguarding Generosity
Legal protections for food donors and the realities of hunger relief.
Written by Meredith J. Duncan

Beating the Odds
State Bar of Texas President Santos Vargas on surviving and thriving—and practicing without fear.
Interview by Patricia Busa McConnico

Rooted in Service
Community supervision and corrections director Alyson A. Martinez becomes the 2025-2026 Texas Young Lawyers Association president.
Interview by Eric Quitugua

Ethics Opinion 707

Ethics Opinion 708


Miscellany

Executive Director's Page
How the State Bar of Texas Serves Local Bars
Written by Trey Apffel

President's Page
Let’s Make a Difference for Those Who Need Our Services Most
Written by Santos Vargas

State Bar Director Spotlight
Carlo Taboada

Legal Tech
Social Media and Privacy in Court
Why your personal accounts aren’t off limits.
Written by Mandi Phillips

Ethics Question of the Month

TYLA President's Page
‘Dar Vale Más Que Recibir’— Setting the Vision for TYLA 2025-2026
Written by Alyson A. Martinez

Solo/Small Firm
A Guide to Law Firm Leadership
Navigating the roles and responsibilities in your firm.
Written by Ruby L. Powers

Disciplinary Actions

Movers and Shakers

Memorials

Classified Advertising

News From Around the Bar