The State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, and legal aid providers across the state remind Texans that a toll-free legal assistance hotline is available to low-income individuals and families affected by the Texas winter storm that began February 11. The hotline—800-504-7030—is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese and connects low-income individuals affected by the disaster with local legal aid providers who can help with: Assistance securing government benefits as they are made available;…

Editor’s note: The following message was sent to all members on Friday, February 19. Dear Member, We know many of you have been dealing with extended power outages, water service disruptions, and other emergencies. This time of hardship is stressing our families and our livelihoods. Warmer temperatures are coming, but recovery from this hardship may persist for many weeks. Below are resources we hope can help in this time of need. Take Care of Yourselves…

Editor’s note: The Texas Board of Law Examiners, which administers the Texas bar exam, released the following update on February 17. As all of Texas continues to get through a serious and severe weather incident this week, the Board hopes that everyone is managing as best as possible under the circumstances. The Board understands that many applicants for the Texas Bar Exam have been without power or water, which has disrupted their bar exam studies…

Editor’s note: The following message was sent to all members on Friday, February 12. Dear Member, This message includes updated information related to the COVID-19 pandemic and other State Bar of Texas information. We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. Supreme Court of Texas Emergency Order The Texas Supreme Court issued its 35th Emergency Order of the pandemic on Thursday. The order extends until May 12 the force of…

Twenty Texas high school teams competed in the virtual 42nd Annual Texas High School Mock Trial Competition in January and February.…

The Texas judiciary announced that the state’s judges have held over one million court hearings via Zoom. The milestone was reached after more than 2,000 state judges used the platform to host virtual proceedings since the pandemic began in March 2020. The one millionth Zoom hearing was held by Johnson County Court at Law Judge Robert Mayfield on February 3.…

Editor’s note: The following message was sent to all members on February 5, 2021. Dear Member, This message includes updated information related to the COVID-19 pandemic and other State Bar of Texas information. We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. Supreme Court of Texas Emergency Order The Supreme Court of Texas issued its 34th Emergency Order of the pandemic. The order mirrors federal regulations to extend to March 31…