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TX SB133
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bob Hall
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AI Summary
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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
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Authorizes the Supreme Court to either dismiss the complaint or affirm the just cause finding after reviewing the complaint and investigation
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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
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Motions for stay and reconsideration are automatically denied if the Supreme Court does not act within 45 days of filing
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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