Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct
[This edition, compiled by the LII editors, has a cutoff date of July 1, 2002.]
Introduction
PART 1. CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP
- Rule 1.01: Competent and Diligent Representation
- Rule 1.02: Scope and Objectives of Representation
- Rule 1.03: Communication
- Rule 1.04: Fees
- Rule 1.05: Confidentiality of Information
- Rule 1.06: Conflict of Interest: General Rule
- Rule 1.07: Conflict of Interest: Intermediary
- Rule 1.08: Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions
- Rule 1.09: Conflict of Interest: Former Client
- Rule 1.10: Successive Government and Private Employment
- Rule 1.11: Adjudicatory Official or Law Clerk
- Rule 1.12: Organization as Client
- Rule 1.13: Conflicts: Public Interests Activities
- Rule 1.14: Safekeeping Property
- Rule 1.15: Declining or Terminating Representation
- Rule 3.01: Meritorious Claims and Contentions
- Rule 3.02: Minimizing the Burdens and Delays of Litigation
- Rule 3.03: Candor Toward the Tribunal
- Rule 3.04: Fairness in Adjudicatory Proceedings
- Rule 3.05: Maintaining Impartiality of Tribunal
- Rule 3.06: Maintaining Integrity of Jury System
- Rule 3.07: Trial Publicity
- Rule 3.08: Lawyer as Witness
- Rule 3.09: Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
- Rule 3.10: Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
PART 4. TRANSACTIONS WITH PERSONS OTHER THAN CLIENTS
- Rule 4.01: Truthfulness in Statements to Others
- Rule 4.02: Communication with Person Represented by Counsel
- Rule 4.03: Dealing with Unrepresented Person
- Rule 4.04: Respect for Rights of Third Persons
PART 5. LAW FIRMS AND ASSOCIATIONS
- Rule 5.01: Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer
- Rule 5.02: Responsibilities of a Supervised Lawyer
- Rule 5.03: Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
- Rule 5.04: Professional Independence of a Lawyer
- Rule 5.05: Unauthorized Practice of Law
- Rule 5.06: Restrictions on Right to Practice
- Rule 5.08: Prohibited Discriminatory Activities
- Rule 6.01: Accepting Appointments by a Tribunal
PART 7. INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES
- Rule 7.01: Firm Names and Letterheads
- Rule 7.02: Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services
- Rule 7.03: Prohibited Solicitations and Payments
- Rule 7.04: Advertisements in the Public Media
- Rule 7.05: Prohibited Written Solicitations
- Rule 7.06: Prohibited Employment
- Rule 7.07: Filing Requirements For Public Advertisements And Written Solicitations
PART 8. MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION
- Rule 8.01: Bar Admission, Reinstatement, and Disciplinary Matters
- Rule 8.02: Judicial and Legal Officials
- Rule 8.03: Reporting Professional Misconduct
- Rule 8.04: Misconduct
- Rule 8.05: Jurisdiction
- Rule 9.01: Severability
