Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure Back to Outline
(Tex. R. Disciplinary P., reprinted in Tex. Govt Code Ann,. tit. 2, subtit. G app. (Vernon Supp. 1995)
XI REINSTATEMENT AFTER DISBARMENT OR RESIGNATION 11.03 Burden of Proof
The petitioner has the burden of establishing by a preponderance of the evidence that the best interests of the public and the profession, as well as the ends of justice, would be served by his or her reinstatement. The court shall deny the petition for reinstatement if it contains any false statement of a material fact or if the petitioner fails to meet the burden of proof.
Bluebook Citation
Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. § 11.03, (Texas Center for Legal Ethics, 2024) from https://legalethicstexas.com/resources/rules/texas-rules-of-disciplinary-procedure/burden-of-proof/ (last visited Nov 30, 2024)