Texas Bar Books — State Bar of Texas

Our Transition From CD-ROMs to Digital Downloads

May 24, 2010

We are excited to announce that TexasBarBooks is making the transition from CD-ROMs to downloadable digital products. Not only will this allow us to release our titles more quickly, but it is another way we can reduce our environmental impact. This transition means: Easier Access. You can stop lugging your CD-ROMS around with you. You’ll [...]

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Interview: Essentials of Texas Water Resources

May 18, 2010

Sharon Sandle, Director of TexasBarBooks interviews Doug Caroom, Robin Smith and Ed McCarthy about their work on Essentials of Texas Water Resources.

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Proposed Revisions to the Disciplinary Rules

May 4, 2010

The Supreme Court of Texas has posted revised proposed amendments to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct on its website (Click here and scroll down for April 2010 revisions and related documents). The State Bar expects to conduct a referendum of its members this fall on these proposed changes. If you have questions or [...]

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Free Download: Collaborative Participation Agreement

April 27, 2010

A new third edition of the Texas Family Law Practice Manual is scheduled for release in May! Some of the exciting new features of the third edition include: 41 additional forms New chapters on the Military Duty of Conservator and Authorization Agreements for Nonparent Relatives Significant enhancements to the digital product And here’s a free [...]

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Jim Perdue Interview (Part One)

April 7, 2010

Watch the first part of an interview with legendary Texas trial lawyer Jim M. Perdue. This video is an excerpt from the WINNING WITH STORIES: JIM PERDUE LIVE DVD.

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TexasBarBooks Publications Attorney Talks About His Experience as a CASA Volunteer

March 30, 2010

David Ashmore has worked as a publications attorney for TexasBarBooks for almost 11 years. He’s contributed to a number of publications over the years, the most recent being Bankruptcy Road Map: Navigating the Landscape, Avoiding the Pitfalls and Arbitration Road Map: A Guide to Clauses, Procedures, and Hearings. You volunteer for CASA of Travis County. [...]

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Newly updated: Texas Collections Manual, plus a free download!

March 23, 2010

The newly updated Texas Collections Manual provides everything you need for your debt collection law practice. The 2010 supplement reflects the statutory changes made by the 2009 legislative session and relevant case law decided since publication of the 2008 supplement. And here’s a free download from the manual: the Bankruptcy Checklist takes you through a [...]

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Jim Perdue – A Contest of Stories

March 16, 2010

Legendary Texas trial lawyer Jim M. Perdue draws on his forty-plus years of courtroom experience to show novice and veteran lawyers alike how to tell a powerful and motivating story. This video is an excerpt from the Winning With Stories: Jim Perdue Live DVD.

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New Release: Bankruptcy Road Map

March 9, 2010

TexasBarBooks is proud to announce the release of our newest book: Bankruptcy Road Map: Navigating the Landscape, Avoiding the Pitfalls. Bankruptcy Road Map is designed to guide you through the bankruptcy process for both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. Mapped to assist the nonbankruptcy practitioner faced with bankruptcy issues, the journey begins with representation [...]

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