TX HB2386

Creates a new licensed legal paraprofessional occupation regulated by the Texas Supreme Court and Board of Law Examiners, with disciplinary oversight by the Commission for Lawyer Discipline

Establishes eligibility requirements including being at least 18 years old, holding a high school diploma, demonstrating good moral character, passing an examination, and meeting one qualification pathway (paralegal certificate, ABA-approved paralegal program, 5 years paralegal experience, or bachelor's degree)

Authorizes licensed legal paraprofessionals to represent low-income clients without attorney supervision in civil suits filed in justice courts, including preparing, litigating, settling cases, perfecting appeals, and handling post-judgment matters

Requires a probationary period of up to one year after initial licensure during which an attorney must supervise the legal paraprofessional

Establishes a pilot program through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a one-year graduate degree program at UT System or Texas A&M System law schools to prepare students for legal paraprofessional licensure, with a report due by September 1, 2029 and program expiration on September 1, 2030