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Tex. R. Disciplinary P. 4.02

Appointment and Terms

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Except for initial appointments as set forth in Rule 4.03 hereof,

Commission members will serve three-year terms unless sooner terminated through

disqualification, resignation, or other cause. Terms begin on September 1 of the year and expire

on August 31 of the third year thereafter. The lawyer members of the Commission are appointed

by the President of the State Bar, subject to the Board’ s concurrence, no later than June 1 of the

year. The public members are appointed by the S upreme Court of Texas no later than June 1 of

the year. Members may be removed by the Supreme Court, but only for good cause. Vacancies are

to be filled in the same manner as term appointments but are only for the unexpired term of the

position vacated. Members of the Commission are not eligible for reappointment to more than one

additional three-year term.

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2026-09-15
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2026-09-14
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