1. Preamble

   • Preamble
2. I GENERAL RULES

   • 1.01 Citation
   • 1.02 Objectives of the Rules
   • 1.03 Construction of the Rules
   • 1.04 Integration and Concurrent Application of the Rules
   • 1.05 Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
   • 1.06 Definitions
3. II THE DISTRICT GRIEVANCE COMMITTEES

   • 2.01 Disciplinary Districts and Grievance Committee Subdistricts
   • 2.02 Composition of Members
   • 2.03 Time for Appointment and Terms
   • 2.04 Organizational Meeting of Grievance Committees
   • 2.05 Oath of Committee Members
   • 2.06 Assignment of Committee Members
   • 2.07 Duties of Committees
   • 2.08 Expenses
   • 2.09 Notice to Parties
   • 2.10 Classification of Grievances
   • 2.11 Venue
   • 2.12 Investigation and Determination of Just Cause
   • 2.13 Summary Disposition Setting
   • 2.14 Proceeding Upon a Determination of Just Cause
   • 2.15 Election
   • 2.16 Confidentiality
   • 2.17 Evidentiary Hearings
   • 2.18 Terms of Judgment
   • 2.19 Restitution
   • 2.20 Notice of Decision
   • 2.21 Post Judgment Motions
   • 2.22 Probated Suspension — Revocation Procedure
   • 2.23 Appeals by Respondent or Commission:
   • 2.24 No Supersedeas
   • 2.25 Disposition on Appeal
   • 2.26 Remand to Statewide Grievance Committee Panel
   • 2.27 Appeal to Supreme Court of Texas
   • Comment
4. III TRIAL IN DISTRICT COURT

   • 3.01 Disciplinary Petition
   • 3.02 Assignment of Judge
   • 3.03 Filing, Service and Venue
   • 3.04 Answer of the Respondent
   • 3.05 Discovery
   • 3.06 Trial by Jury
   • 3.07 Trial Setting
   • 3.08 Additional Rules of Procedure in the Trial of Disciplinary Actions
   • 3.09 Judgment
   • 3.10 Terms of Judgment
   • 3.11 Restitution
   • 3.12 Probation Suspension - Revocation Procedure
   • 3.13 No Supersedeas
   • 3.14 Exemption from Cost and Appeal Bond
   • 3.15 Appeals
5. IV THE COMMISSION FOR LAWYER DISCIPLINE

   • 4.01 Composition and Membership
   • 4.02 Appointment and Terms
   • 4.03 Initial Appointments
   • 4.04 Oath of Committee Members
   • 4.05 Chair
   • 4.06 Duties and Authority of the Commission
   • 4.07 Meetings
   • 4.08 Funding
   • 4.09 Open Meetings and Open Records
6. V CHIEF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL

   • 5.01 Selection
   • 5.02 Duties
   • 5.03 Accountability
7. VI PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ACCESS

   • 6.01 Availability of Materials
   • 6.02 Public and Media Inquiries
   • 6.03 Telephone Inquiries
   • 6.04 Abstracts of Appeals
   • 6.05 Report to the Clerk of the Supreme Court
   • 6.06 Court and Board of Disciplinary Appeals Opinions
   • 6.07 Publication of Disciplinary Results
   • 6.08 Access to Confidential Information
8. VII BOARD OF DISCIPLINARY APPEALS

   • 7.01 Membership
   • 7.02 Initial Appointments
   • 7.03 Election of Officers
   • 7.04 Oath of Committee Members
   • 7.05 Quorum
   • 7.06 Compensation and Expenses
   • 7.07 Recusal and Disqualification of Members
   • 7.08 Powers and Duties
   • 7.09 Meetings
   • 7.10 Conference Calls
   • 7.11 Judicial Review
   • 7.12 Open Meetings and Open Records
9. VIII COMPULSORY DISCIPLINE

   • 8.01 Generally
   • 8.02 Conclusive Evidence
   • 8.03 Commencement of Suit
   • 8.04 Procedure
   • 8.05 Disbarment
   • 8.06 Suspension
   • 8.07 Early Termination
   • 8.08 No Supersedeas
10. IX RECIPROCAL DISCIPLINE

    • 9.01 Orders From Other Jurisdictions
    • 9.02 Notice to the Respondent
    • 9.03 Discipline to be Imposed
    • 9.04 Defenses
11. X RESIGNATION IN LIEU OF DISCIPLINE

    • 10.01 Disciplinary Resignation
    • 10.02 Response of Chief Disciplinary Counsel
    • 10.03 Effect of Filing
    • 10.04 Acceptance of Resignation and Notification
    • 10.05 Effect of Resignation
12. XI REINSTATEMENT AFTER DISBARMENT OR RESIGNATION

    • 11.01 Eligibility and Venue
    • 11.02 Petition for Reinstatement
    • 11.03 Burden of Proof
    • 11.04 Notice and Procedure
    • 11.05 Relevant Factors to be Considered
    • 11.06 Judgment and Conditions
    • 11.07 Appeal and Readmission
    • 11.08 Repetitioning
13. XII DISABILITY SUSPENSION

    • 12.01 Grounds for Suspension
    • 12.02 Procedure
    • 12.03 District Disability Committee
    • 12.04 Board of Disciplinary Appeals' Responsibilities
    • 12.05 Effect on Limitations
    • 12.06 Reinstatement After Disability Suspension
    • 12.07 Appeals
14. XIII CESSATION OF PRACTICE

    • 13.01 Notice of Attorney's Cessation of Practice
    • 13.02 Assumption of Jurisdiction
    • 13.03 Hearing and Order on Application to Assume Jurisdiction
    • 13.04 Voluntary Appointment of Custodian Attorney for Cessation of Practice
    • 13.05 Termination of Custodianship
15. XIV INTERIM SUSPENSION

    • 14.01 Irreparable Harm to Clients
    • 14.02 Burden of Proof and Evidentiary Standard
16. XV GUIDELINES FOR IMPOSING SANCTIONS

    • 15.01 Purpose and Nature of Sanctions
    • 15.02 General Factors to be Considered in Imposing Sanctions
    • 15.03 Imposition of Sanctions
    • 15.04 Violations of Duties Owed to Clients
    • 15.05 Violations of Duties Owed to the Legal System
    • 15.06 Violations of Duties Owed to the Public
    • 15.07 Violations of Other Duties as a Professional
    • 15.08 Prior Discipline Orders
    • 15.09 Aggravation and Mitigation
17. XVI GRIEVANCE REFERRAL PROGRAM

    • 16.01 Grievance Referral Program
    • 16.02 Eligibility
    • 16.03 Procedure
    • 16.04 Reporting
18. XVII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

    • 17.01 Enforcement of Judgments
    • 17.02 Effect of Related Litigation
    • 17.03 Effect of Related Litigation
    • 17.04 Effect of Delay or Settlement by Complainant
    • 17.05 Effect of Time Limitations
    • 17.06 Limitations, General Rule and Exceptions
    • 17.07 Residence
    • 17.08 Privilege
    • 17.09 Immunity
    • 17.10 Maintenance of Funds or Other Property Held for Clients and Others
19. APPENDIX A TO THE TEXAS RULES OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE

    • Appendix A