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TX HB5570
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stan Kitzman
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AI Summary
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Expands the exemption from minimum continuing legal education (CLE) requirements to include attorneys serving as state officials appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Texas Senate
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Currently, full-time attorneys employed by legislative entities (Senate, House, Texas Legislative Council, Legislative Budget Board, State Auditor's Office, Sunset Advisory Commission, etc.) are already exempt from CLE requirements
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The new exemption applies to compliance years ending on or after September 1, 2025
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Compliance years ending before September 1, 2025 remain subject to the prior law and rules in effect at that time
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the minimum continuing legal education requirements for an attorney serving as a state official appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate.
State Officers
Last Action
Placed on General State Calendar
5/13/2025