Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure Back to Outline
(Tex. R. Disciplinary P., reprinted in Tex. Govt Code Ann,. tit. 2, subtit. G app. (Vernon Supp. 1995)
APPENDIX A TO THE TEXAS RULES OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE Appendix A
| Competent and Diligent Representation 1.01 | Guideline 15.04A |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 1 5.04E; 15.05A 15.05A 15.08 15.07 |
| Jurisdiction 8.05 | Guideline: None |
| Severability 9.01 | Guideline: None |
Bluebook Citation
Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure. § , (Texas Center for Legal Ethics, 2025) from https://legalethicstexas.com/resources/rules/texas-rules-of-disciplinary-procedure/appendix-a/ (last visited Nov 02, 2025)