Ethics Question of the Month
November 2026
Statistically Speaking
How much do you know about the Texas attorney discipline system?
The Situation
The State Bar of Texas recently published updated statistics related to the Texas attorney discipline system. The report, titled “2021-2026 State Bar of Texas Attorney Grievance System,” provides statistics for each of the last five bar years.[1] The following questions are based on information contained in the report for the 2025-2026 bar year (June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026).
1. How many grievances were filed during the 2025-2026 bar year?
A. 1,354
B. 3,012
C. 6,954
D. 9,845
2. What was the most common rule violation alleged (by rule category) during the 2025-2026 bar year?
A. Fees
B. Conflicts
C. Neglect
D. Communication
3. What was the second most common rule violation alleged (by rule category) during the 2025-2026 bar year?
A. Fees
B. Conflicts
C. Neglect
D. Communication
4. How many public reprimands were issued during the 2025-2026 bar year?
A. 27
B. 39
C. 54
D. 76
5. How many private reprimands were issued during the 2025-2026 bar year?
A. 28
B. 55
C. 73
D. 99
6. How many disbarments took place during the 2025-2026 bar year?
A. 7
B. 14
C. 30
D. 41
7. What was the total number of resignations in lieu of discipline during the 2025-2026 bar year?
A. 9
B. 15
C. 23
D. 48
8. What was the total number of disciplinary sanctions during the 2025-2026 bar year?
A. 105
B. 151
C. 216
D. 412
9. For the 2025-2026 bar year, approximately what percentage of disciplinary sanctions consisted of disbarment, resignation in lieu of discipline, or suspension?
A. 12%
B. 23%
C. 36%
D. 52%
10. What area of law practice was most commonly involved for grievances filed during the 2025-2026 bar year?
A. Criminal
B. Family
C. Personal Injury
D. Probate/Wills
Notes
[1] At the time of this publication, the report can be accessed via the “Grievance Statistics” link on the State Bar’s homepage (texasbar.com), https://www.texasbar.com/Content/NavigationMenu/NewsandPublications/FortheMedia2/GrievanceandEthicsInformation/GrievanceChart.pdf.
The Question
The Correct Answer is A Of 0 Responses, 0% are correct.
The Explanation
1(C), 2(D), 3(C), 4(A), 5(B), 6(B), 7(A), 8(C), 9(C), 10(A). For more Ethics Question of the Month columns, go to legalethicstexas.com/ethics-question-of-the-month.
Bluebook Citation
Statistically Speaking: Ethics Question of the Month - November 2026,
Texas Center for Legal Ethics
(2026), from https://legalethicstexas.com/ethics-question-of-the-month/ethics-question-of-the-month-november-2026/ (last visited Oct 29, 2026)
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