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TX SB133

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows the Texas Supreme Court to stay attorney disciplinary proceedings and reconsider a chief disciplinary counsel's "just cause" finding, either on its own motion or upon motion by the respondent attorney

  • Authorizes the Supreme Court to either dismiss the complaint or affirm the just cause finding after reviewing the complaint and investigation

  • Filing a motion for stay and reconsideration does not affect filing deadlines or time limits for trials or hearings unless the stay is actually granted

  • Motions for stay and reconsideration are automatically denied if the Supreme Court does not act within 45 days of filing

  • Applies only to grievances filed on or after September 1, 2025; earlier grievances remain under prior law

Legislative Description

Relating to procedures for a complaint filed with the State Bar of Texas against an attorney.

Lawyers

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

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