Tex. Gov't Code Section 81.101
Definition


(a)

In this chapter the “practice of law” means the preparation of a pleading or other document incident to an action or special proceeding or the management of the action or proceeding on behalf of a client before a judge in court as well as a service rendered out of court, including the giving of advice or the rendering of any service requiring the use of legal skill or knowledge, such as preparing a will, contract, or other instrument, the legal effect of which under the facts and conclusions involved must be carefully determined.

(b)

The definition in this section is not exclusive and does not deprive the judicial branch of the power and authority under both this chapter and the adjudicated cases to determine whether other services and acts not enumerated may constitute the practice of law.

(c)

In this chapter, the “practice of law” does not include the design, creation, publication, distribution, display, or sale, including publication, distribution, display, or sale by means of an Internet web site, of written materials, books, forms, computer software, or similar products if the products clearly and conspicuously state that the products are not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. This subsection does not authorize the use of the products or similar media in violation of Chapter 83 (Certain Unauthorized Practice of Law) and does not affect the applicability or enforceability of that chapter.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 148, Sec. 3.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1987. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 799, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.

Source: Section 81.101 — Definition, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.­81.­htm#81.­101 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

81.001
Short Title
81.002
Definitions
81.003
Sunset Provision
81.011
General Powers
81.012
Purposes
81.013
Seal
81.014
Suits
81.015
Contracts
81.016
Property
81.017
Indebtedness, Liability, or Obligation
81.018
Contractual Obligations
81.019
Officers of State Bar
81.020
Board of Directors
81.021
Open Meetings
81.022
Annual Budget
81.023
Audit
81.024
Rules
81.025
Bar Districts
81.026
Committees and Sections
81.027
Removal of Director
81.028
Relationship with Trade Association
81.029
Executive Director
81.030
General Counsel
81.031
Conflict of Interest
81.032
Deputy Clerk
81.033
Open Records
81.034
Restriction on Use of Funds
81.035
Information Regarding Requirements for Office or Employment
81.036
Information on Certain Complaints
81.038
Use of Technology
81.051
Bar Membership Required
81.052
Membership Classes
81.053
Status of Certain Membership Classes
81.054
Membership Fees and Additional Fees
81.061
Supreme Court Jurisdiction Exclusive
81.062
State Bar Admission and Religious Belief
81.071
Disciplinary Jurisdiction
81.072
General Disciplinary and Disability Procedures
81.073
Classification of Grievances
81.074
Disposition of Inquiries
81.075
Disposition of Complaints
81.076
Commission for Lawyer Discipline
81.077
Disbarment Proceedings
81.078
Disciplinary Proceedings
81.079
Public Notification and Information
81.080
Issuance of Subpoena
81.081
Attorney Self-reporting
81.082
Process to Identify Complaints Suitable for Settlement or Investigatory Hearing
81.083
Sanction Guidelines
81.084
Grievance Tracking System
81.085
Regular Search of National Lawyer Regulatory Data Bank
81.086
Teleconference
81.091
Committee on Professional Ethics
81.092
Committee Opinions
81.093
Panels
81.094
Certain Committee Duties
81.095
Expenses
81.101
Definition
81.102
State Bar Membership Required
81.103
Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
81.104
Duties of Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
81.105
Local Committees
81.106
Immunity
81.112
Fee Dispute Resolution Procedure
81.113
Continuing Legal Education
81.114
Attorney Instruction Related to Guardianship Issues
81.115
Online Attorney Profiles
81.121
Executive Committee
81.122
Duties of Executive Committee
81.123
Approval of Committees
81.0151
Purchasing
81.151
Applicability
81.152
Prohibited Advertising
81.153
Required Warnings and Disclosures
81.154
Form of Required Warnings and Disclosures
81.155
Enforcement
81.156
Construction of Subchapter
81.0201
Training Program for Board Members
81.0215
Strategic Plan
81.0221
Alcoholic Beverages
81.0241
Electronic Transmission of Election Materials
81.0242
Participation in Elections
81.0751
Appeals
81.0752
Confidentiality
81.0753
Rules Regarding Grievances
81.0871
Definition
81.0872
Establishment of Committee
81.0873
Committee Duties
81.0874
Staff Attorney
81.0875
Initiation of Rule Proposal Process
81.0876
Rule Proposal
81.0877
Approval of Proposed Disciplinary Rule by Board of Directors
81.0878
Referendum Vote by State Bar Members
81.0879
Supreme Court Approval or Rejection
81.0881
Definitions
81.0882
Ombudsman for Attorney Discipline System
81.0883
Powers and Duties of Ombudsman
81.0884
Access to Information
81.0885
Confidential Information
81.1011
Exception for Certain Legal Assistance
81.08791
Rule Deliberations
81.08792
Proposed Disciplinary Rule Approval Required Before Adoption
81.08793
Use of Technology
81.08794
Expired Time and Defeated Rule Proposal

Accessed:
Jun. 5, 2024

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