Sec. 81.011. GENERAL POWERS. (a) The state bar is a public corporation and an administrative agency of the judicial department of government.
(b) This chapter is in aid of the judicial department's powers under the constitution to regulate the practice of law, and not to the exclusion of those powers.
(c) The Supreme Court of Texas, on behalf of the judicial department, shall exercise administrative control over the state bar under this chapter.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subchapter B. Administrative Provisions
Section 81.011. General Powers
Section 81.017. Indebtedness, Liability, or Obligation
Section 81.018. Contractual Obligations
Section 81.019. Officers of State Bar
Section 81.020. Board of Directors
Section 81.0201. Training Program for Board Members
Section 81.021. Open Meetings; Public Participation
Section 81.0215. Strategic Plan
Section 81.022. Annual Budget; Public Budget Hearing
Section 81.0221. Alcoholic Beverages
Section 81.023. Audit; Financial Report
Section 81.0241. Electronic Transmission of Election Materials
Section 81.0242. Participation in Elections
Section 81.026. Committees and Sections
Section 81.027. Removal of Director
Section 81.028. Relationship With Trade Association
Section 81.029. Executive Director
Section 81.030. General Counsel
Section 81.031. Conflict of Interest
Section 81.034. Restriction on Use of Funds
Section 81.035. Information Regarding Requirements for Office or Employment