Tex. R. Disc. P. XVII app A

As amended through November 19, 2024
Appendix A - The Texas Rules Of Disciplinary Procedure

Competent and Diligent Representation 1.01

Guideline 15.04A

Scope and Objectives of Representation

1.02 (a)(b)

1.02 (c)(d)(e)(f)

1.02 (g)

Guideline 15.04A

Guideline 15.05A

Guideline 15.07

Communication 1.03

Guideline 15.04A

Fees 1.04

Guideline 15.07; 15.04E

Confidentiality of Information 1.05

Guideline 15.04C

Conflict of Interest: General Rule 1.06

Guideline 15.04D

Conflict of Interest: Intermediary 1.07

Guideline 15.04D

Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions 1.08

Guideline 15.04D

Conflict of Interest: Former Client 1.09

Guideline 15.04D; 15.04C

Successive Government and Private Employment 1.10

Guideline 15.04D

Adjudicatory Official or Law Clerk 1.11

Guideline 15.04D

Organization as a Client 1.12

Guideline 15.04D

Conflicts: Public Interest Activities 1.13

Guideline 15.04D

Safekeeping Property 1.14

Guideline 15.04B

Declining or Termination Representation

1.15

1.15(d)

Guideline 15.07

Guideline 15.04B

Advisor 2.01

Guideline 15.07

Evaluation for Use by Third Person 2.02

Guideline 15.07

Meritorious Claims and Contentions 3.01

Guideline 15.05B

Minimizing the Burdens and Delays of Litigation 3.02

Guideline 15.05B

Candor Toward the Tribunal 3.03

Guideline 15.05A

Fairness in the Adjudicatory Proceedings 3.04

Guideline 15.05B; 15.05A

Maintaining Impartiality of Tribunal 3.05

Guideline 15.05C

Maintaining Integrity of Jury System 3.06

Guideline 15.05C

Trial Publicity 3.07

Guideline 15.05B

Lawyer as Witness 3.08

Guideline 15.04D

Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor 3.09

Guideline 15.05B; 15.06B

Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings 3.10

Guideline 15.05B; 15.05C

Truthfulness in Statement to Others 4.01

Guideline 15.05A

Communication with One Represented by Counsel 4.02

Guideline 15.05C

Dealing with Unrepresented Person 4.03

Guideline 15.05C

Respect for Rights of Third Persons 4.04

Guideline 15.05B

Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer 5.01

Guideline 15.07

Responsibilities of a Supervised Lawyer 5.02

Guideline 15.07

Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants 5.03

Guideline 15.07

Professional Independence of a Lawyer 5.04

Guideline 15.07; 15.04D

Unauthorized Practice of Law 5.05

Guideline 15.07

Restrictions on Right to Practice 5.06

Guideline 15.07

Prohibited Discriminatory Activities 5.08

Guideline 15.05B

Accepting Appointments by a Tribunal 6.01

Guideline 15.07

Firm Names and Letterhead 7.01

Guideline 15.07

Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services

7.02

Guideline 15.07

Prohibited Solicitations and Payments 7.03

Guideline 15.07

Advertisements in the Public Media 7.04

Guideline 15.07

Prohibited Written, Electronic, or Digital Solicitation 7.05

Guideline 15.07

Prohibited Employment 7.06

Guideline 15.07

Filing Requirements for Public Advertisements and Written, Recorded, Electronic, or Other Digital Solicitations 7.07

Guideline 15.07

Bar Admission, Reinstatement, and Disciplinary Matters 8.01

Guideline 15.07

Judicial and Legal Officials 8.02

Guideline 15.07

Reporting Professional Misconduct 8.03

Guideline 15.07

Misconduct 8.04

8.04

(a)(2)(5)(6)(9)

8.04(a)(3)

8.04(a)(4)

8.04(a)(7)(10)(11)

8.04(a)(8)(12)

Guideline 15.04 - 15.08

15.06A

15.04E; 15.05A

15.05A

15.08

15.07

Jurisdiction 8.05

Guideline: None

Severability 9.01

Guideline: None

Tex. R. Disc. P. XVII app A

Adopted March 1, 2018, effective 6/1/2018; amended August 28, 2018, effective 8/28/2018.