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Texas Laws & Rules

Below you will find references to areas of the Texas Government Code and Texas Rules that govern judicial and attorney conduct.

Texas Law

The Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure
From the State Bar: These rules establish the procedures that must be followed in a lawyer discipline case, including how the disciplinary system works and how cases are handled.
The Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
The rules of conduct that all Texas attorneys must follow from the Texas State Bar.
The Texas Code of Judicial Conduct
The rules of conduct that all Texas judges must follow from the Texas State Bar.

Resolving a dispute with your attorney
This page provides information about the Client Attorney Assistance Program (CAAP), resolving fee disagreements, and what to do if you cannot contact your attorney.
About the Client–Attorney Assistance Program
This brochure from the Texas State Bar that discusses the Client–Attorney Assistance Program, providing information on what it is and how it works.
File a Grievance
This page from the Texas State Bar discusses the process for grievances against attorneys.
Resolving fee disputes
Information from the Texas State Bar on their fee dispute services.
The Online Grievance Form
Also available in Spanish from the Texas State Bar, this form allows you to file a grievence against an attorney.

State Commission on Judicial Conduct
The homepage for the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Frequently Asked Questions from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct
The FAQ page includes complaint forms and answers questions such as "What is Judicial Misconduct?" and "Who may file a complaint?"
Judicial Ethics
This page from the Office of Court Administration discusses judicial ethics, judicial conduct, judicial office, and judicial ethics opinions. There are links to the websites of the Texas Ethics Commission and the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Judicial Ethics Opinions
A listing of all judicial ethics opinions. Also available is a subject index to the opinions.
Complaint Form from State Commission on Judicial Conduct
For complaints against Texas judges.

These organizations can help with complaints against attorneys and judges in Texas.

Client-Attorney Assistance Program (CAAP)
CAAP attempts to resolve minor disputes between attorneys and their clients. This organization also can provide helpful information about the legal process.
Chief Disciplinary Counsel's Office (CDC)
This office reviews grievances submitted to the State Bar. They can also provide information about the grievance process.
Texas Dispute Resolution Centers (for Fee Disputes)
This page lists local bar associations that handle fee disputes and Texas dispute resolution centers.
State Commission on Judicial Conduct
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct investigates allegations of judicial misconduct or disability. This is also the agency that disciplines judges.
State Bar of Texas Ethics Helpline
The Ethics Helpline is available to Texas attorneys who may have a specific ethics question.