Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct

(Tex. Disciplinary R. Prof. Conduct, (1989) reprinted in Tex. Govt Code Ann., tit. 2, subtit. G, app. (Vernon Supp. 1995)(State Bar Rules art X [[section]]9))

Preamble

I  CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP
     1.01  Competent and Diligent Representation
     1.02  Scope and Objectives of Representation
     1.03  Communication
     1.04  Fees (Amended March 1, 2005)
     1.04  Fees
     1.05  Confidentiality of Information
     1.06  Conflict of Interest: General Rule
     1.07  Conflict of Interest: Intermediary
     1.08  Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions
     1.09  Conflict of Interest: Former Client
     1.10  Successive Government and Private Employment
     1.11  Adjudicatory Official or Law Clerk
     1.12  Organization as a Client
     1.13  Conflicts: Public Interests Activities
     1.14  Safekeeping Property
     1.15  Declining or Terminating Representation

II  COUNSELOR
     2.01  Advisor
     2.02  Evaluation for Use by Third Persons

III  ADVOCATE
     3.01  Meritorious Claims and Contentions
     3.02  Minimizing the Burdens and Delays of Litigation
     3.03  Candor Toward the Tribunal
     3.04  Fairness in Adjudicatory Proceedings
     3.05  Maintaining Impartiality of Tribunal
     3.06  Maintaining Integrity of Jury System
     3.07  Trial Publicity
     3.08  Lawyer as Witness
     3.09  Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
     3.10  Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings

IV  NON-CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
     4.01  Truthfulness in Statements to Others
     4.02  Communication with One Represented by Counsel
     4.03  Dealing With Unrepresented Person
     4.04  Respect for Rights of Third Persons

V  LAW FIRMS AND ASSOCIATIONS
     5.01  Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer
     5.02  Responsibilities of a Supervised Lawyer
     5.03  Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
     5.04  Professional Independence of a Lawyer
     5.05  Unauthorized Practice of Law
     5.06  Restrictions on Right to Practice
     5.08  Prohibited Discriminatory Activities

VI  PUBLIC SERVICE
     6.01  Accepting Appointments by a Tribunal

VII  INFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES
     7.01  Firm Names and Letterhead
     7.02  Communications Concerning a Lawyers Services
     7.03  Prohibited Solicitations & Payments
     7.04  Advertisements in the Public Media
     7.05  Prohibited Written Solicitations
     7.06  Prohibited Employment
     7.07  Filing Requirements for Public Advertisements and Written Solicitations

VIII  MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION
     8.01  Bar Admission, Reinstatement, and Disciplinary Matters
     8.02  Judicial and Legal Officials
     8.03  Reporting Professional Misconduct
     8.04  Misconduct
     8.05  Jurisdiction

IX  MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION
     9.01  Severability