Tex. R. Disciplinary P. 4.04

As soon as possible after appointment, each newly

appointed member of the Commission for Lawyer Discipline shall take the following oath to be

administered by any person authorized by law to administer oaths:

“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute my duties as a member

of the Commission for Lawyer Discipline, as required by the Texas Rules of

Disciplinary Procedure, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and

defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of the State of Texas. I

further solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will keep secret all such matters and things

as shall come to my knowledge as a member of the Commission for Lawyer

Discipline arising from or in connection with each Disciplinary Action and

Disciplinary Proceeding unless permitted to disclose the same in accordance with

the Rules of Disciplinary Pro cedure or unless ordered to do so in the course of a

judicial proceeding or a proceeding before the Board of Disciplinary Appeals. I

further solemnly swear (or affirm) that I have neither directly nor indirectly paid,

offered, or promised to pay, contributed any money or valuable thing, or promised

any public or private office to secure my appointment. So help me God.”