State Bar of Texas
Texas Legislature — Austin, TX — Est. 1879
7/14
Services Offered
4/6
Tech Features
5
Practice Sections
$125
Annual Dues
Regulatory Functions
Functions delegated by the state supreme court: the regulatory moat.
| Bar Admissions | ✓ Yes |
| Attorney Discipline | ✓ Yes |
| MCLE Enforcement | ✗ No |
| IOLTA Administration | ✗ No |
| UPL Prosecution | ✗ No |
| Client Security Fund | ✗ No |
MCLE: 17.5 hours / 3 year cycle
Associational Services
Voluntary services: the competitive surface area.
| CLE Programs | ✓ Yes |
| Lawyer Referral Service | ✓ Yes |
| Ethics Hotline | ✓ Yes |
| Bar Journal / Publication | ✓ Yes |
| Job Board | ✗ No |
| Mentoring Program | ✗ No |
| Lawyer Assistance (Mental Health) | ✓ Yes |
| Fee Dispute Resolution | ✗ No |
| Annual Meeting / Conference | ✓ Yes |
| Pro Bono Program | ✗ No |
| Young Lawyers Division | ✓ Yes |
| Diversity Program | ✗ No |
| Practice Management Advisors | ✗ No |
| Legislative Advocacy | ✗ No |
Technology
| Member Portal | ✓ Yes |
| Public Lawyer Directory | ✓ Yes |
| On-Demand CLE | ✓ Yes |
| Podcast | ✓ Yes |
| Mobile App | ✗ No |
| Live Chat | ✗ No |
Social: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
Leadership
| Name | Title | Firm |
|---|---|---|
| President | President |
Practice Sections (5)
Competitive Intelligence
Vulnerabilities
- Potential for conflicts of interest in the Committee on Disciplinary Rules and Referenda
Strengths
- Wide range of services including CLE, referral service, and mentoring program
- Active involvement from diverse members through Young Lawyers Division
- Regular annual meeting to discuss important issues with members