The bill amends Section 81.075 of the Government Code to establish new procedures for handling complaints filed with the State Bar of Texas against attorneys. Key changes include the introduction of Subsections (e-1) and (e-2), which outline the process for the Supreme Court to order a stay and reconsider the chief disciplinary counsel's finding of just cause after a complaint has been reviewed. If a stay is not ordered, the filing of a motion for stay and reconsideration will not affect the deadlines for trials or hearings related to the complaint. Additionally, if the Supreme Court does not act on a motion for stay within 45 days, the motion is deemed denied.

The bill specifies that these changes will only apply to grievances filed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Grievances filed before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law. This legislative update aims to streamline the complaint process and clarify the roles of the chief disciplinary counsel and the Supreme Court in addressing attorney grievances.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 81.075 (Government Code 81)