Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure

I GENERAL RULES

• 1.01 Citation
• 1.02 Objective of the Rules
• 1.03 Construction of the Rules
• 1.04 Integration and Concurrent Application of the Rules
• 1.05 Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
• 1.06 Definitions

II THE DISTRICT GRIEVANCE COMMITTEES

• 2.01 Disciplinary Districts and Grievance Committee Subdistricts
• 2.02 Composition of Members
• 2.03 Time for Appointment and Terms
• 2.04 Organizational Meeting of Grievance Committees
• 2.05 Oath of Committee Members
• 2.06 Assignment of Committee Members
• 2.07 Duties of Committees
• 2.08 Expenses
• 2.09 Notice to Parties
• 2.10 Classification of Inquiries and Complaints
• 2.11 Venue
• 2.12 Investigation and Determination of Just Cause
• 2.13 Summary Disposition Setting
• 2.14 Proceeding Upon a Determination of Just Cause
• 2.15 Election
• 2.16 Confidentiality
• 2.17 Evidentiary Hearings
• 2.18 Imposition of Sanctions
• 2.19 Terms of Judgment
• 2.20 Restitution
• 2.21 Notice of Decision
• 2.22 Post Judgment Motions
• 2.23 Probated Suspension - Revocation Procedure
• 2.24 Appeals by Respondent or Commission:
• 2.25 No Supersedeas
• 2.26 Disposition on Appeal
• 2.27 Remand to Statewide Grievance Committee Panel
• 2.28 Appeal to Supreme Court of Texas

III TRIAL IN DISTRICT COURT

• 3.01 Disciplinary Petition
• 3.02 Assignment of Judge
• 3.03 Filing, Service and Venue
• 3.04 Answer of the Respondent
• 3.05 Discovery
• 3.06 Trial by Jury
• 3.07 Trial Setting
• 3.08 Additional Rules of Procedure in the Trial of Disciplinary Actions
• 3.09 Judgment
• 3.10 Imposition on Sanctions
• 3.11 Terms of Judgment
• 3.12 Restitution
• 3.13 Probation Suspension - Revocation Procedure
• 3.14 No Supersedeas
• 3.15 Exemption from Cost and Appeal Bond
• 3.16 Appeals

IV THE COMMISSION FOR LAWYER DISCIPLINE

• 4.01 Composition and Membership
• 4.02 Appointment and Terms
• 4.03 Initial Appointments
• 4.04 Oath of Committee Members
• 4.05 Chair
• 4.06 Duties and Authority of the Commission
• 4.07 Meetings
• 4.08 Funding
• 4.09 Open Meetings and Open Records

V CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL

• 5.01 Selection
• 5.02 Duties
• 5.03 Accountability

VI PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ACCESS

• 6.01 Availability of Materials
• 6.02 Public and Media Inquiries
• 6.03 Telephone Inquiries
• 6.04 Abstracts of Appeals
• 6.05 Report to the Clerk of the Supreme Court
• 6.06 Publication of Court Opinions
• 6.07 Publication of Disciplinary Results
• 6.08 Access to Confidential Information

VII BOARD OF DISCIPLINARY APPEALS

• 7.01 Membership
• 7.02 Initial Appointments
• 7.03 Election of Officers
• 7.04 Oath of Committee Members
• 7.05 Quorum
• 7.06 Compensation and Expenses
• 7.07 Recusal and Disqualification of Members
• 7.08 Powers and Duties
• 7.09 Meetings
• 7.10 Conference Calls
• 7.11 Judicial Review
• 7.12 Open Meetings and Open Records

VIII COMPULSORY DISCIPLINE

• 8.01 Generally
• 8.02 Conclusive Evidence
• 8.03 Commencement of Suit
• 8.04 Procedure
• 8.05 Disbarment
• 8.06 Suspension
• 8.07 Early Termination
• 8.08 No Supersedeas

IX RECIPROCAL DISCIPLINE

• 9.01 Orders From Other Jurisdictions
• 9.02 Notice to the Respondent
• 9.03 Discipline to be Imposed
• 9.04 Defenses

X RESIGNATION IN LIEU OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION

• 10.01 Disciplinary Resignation
• 10.02 Response of Chief Disciplinary Counsel
• 10.03 Effect of Filing
• 10.04 Acceptance of Resignation and Notification
• 10.05 Effect of Resignation

XI REINSTATEMENT AFTER DISBARMENT OR RESIGNATION

• 11.01 Eligibility and Venue
• 11.02 Petition for Reinstatement
• 11.03 Burden of Proof
• 11.04 Notice and Procedure
• 11.05 Relevant Factors to be Considered
• 11.06 Judgment and Conditions
• 11.07 Appeal and Readmission
• 11.08 Repetitioning

XII DISABILITY SUSPENSION

• 12.01 Grounds for Suspension
• 12.02 Procedure
• 12.03 District Disability Committee
• 12.04 Board of Disciplinary Appeals Responsibilities
• 12.05 Effect on Limitations
• 12.06 Reinstatement After Disability Suspension
• 12.07 Appeals

XIII CESSATION OF PRACTICE

• 13.01 Notice of Attorneys Cessation of Practice
• 13.02 Assumption of Jurisdiction
• 13.03 Hearing and Order on Application to Assume Jurisdiction

XIV INTERIM SUSPENSION

• 14.01 Irreparable Harm to Clients
• 14.02 Burden of Proof and Evidentiary Standard

XV MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

• 15.01 Enforcement of Judgments
• 15.02 Effect of Related Litigation
• 15.03 Effect on Related Litigation
• 15.04 Effect of Delay or Settlement by Complainant
• 15.05 Effect of Time Limitations
• 15.06 Limitations, Rules and Exceptions
• 15.07 Residence
• 15.08 Privilege
• 15.09 Immunity
• 15.10 Maintenance of Funds or Other Property Held for Clients and Others
• 15.11 Restrictions on Imposition of Certain Sanctions