Texas HB5570 modifies continuing legal education requirements for certain state attorneys.

Texas HB5570 amends the minimum continuing legal education requirements for attorneys employed by or serving as state officials. Specifically, it exempts attorneys who are employed full-time by the Senate, House of Representatives, or various state entities, as well as those appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate, from the state bar's minimum continuing legal education requirements for a reporting year. The changes apply to compliance years ending on or after September 1, 2025. Prior to this date, existing laws and rules continue to apply.

Texas HB5570 modifies continuing legal education requirements for certain state attorneys.

Texas HB5570 amends the minimum continuing legal education requirements for attorneys employed by or serving as state officials. Specifically, it exempts attorneys who are employed full-time by the Senate, House of Representatives, or various state entities, as well as those appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate, from the state bar's minimum continuing legal education requirements for a reporting year. The changes apply to compliance years ending on or after September 1, 2025. Prior to this date, existing laws and rules continue to apply.