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2019 health insurance open enrollment is under way.

WebIn 1882, hundreds of judges and lawyers gathered in Galveston to establish the Texas Bar Association, a volunteer organization. Half a century later, seeking to ensure that lawyers maintain the highest ethical standards, the association proposed legislation that would unify the bar and provide more stringent controls over standards of practice.

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Stories of Recovery: Be Compassionate Texas Bar Blog

WebStories of Recovery: Be Compassionate. By Guest Blogger on January 26, 2024. Editor’s note: TLAP offers confidential assistance for lawyers, law students, and judges with substance use or mental health issues. Call or text TLAP at 1-800-343-8527 (TLAP) or find more information at tlaphelps.org.

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Municipal judge tapped to help educate judiciary on …

WebBy Amy Starnes on August 8, 2018. Judge Edward J. Spillane III. The State Bar of Texas’ Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program has taken the innovative step of adding a sitting judge to its staff of experts to reach out to fellow jurists about issues such as stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and other mental health matters. The Texas Lawyers

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TLAP to present webinar on well-being for law students …

WebIn 1882, hundreds of judges and lawyers gathered in Galveston to establish the Texas Bar Association, a volunteer organization. Half a century later, seeking to ensure that lawyers maintain the highest ethical standards, the association proposed legislation that would unify the bar and provide more stringent controls over standards of practice.

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State Bar helps members explore insurance options

WebTo see a webinar that provides enrollment information, click here. The national open-enrollment period for health insurance coverage runs from November 1, 2016, to January 31, 2017. For more information, call the Texas Bar Private Insurance Exchange at (800) 282-8626 or go to texasbar.memberbenefits.com. Update: The State Bar of Texas …

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Stories of Recovery: My personal story is one of …

WebBy C. Kelly Rentzel. Editor’s note: This post is part of the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program’s Stories of Recovery series. TLAP offers confidential assistance for lawyers, law students, and judges with substance abuse or mental health issues. Call TLAP at 1-800-343-8527 (TLAP) and find more information at tlaphelps.org.

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TLAP debuts new, free CLE targeting depression and …

WebThe film and accompanying educational project was made possible by a $54,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation. The Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, now in its 31st year, provides confidential help for lawyers, law students, and judges who have substance use and/or mental health concerns. Call or text 800-343-TLAP (8527) to …

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Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health opens …

WebTexas Judicial Commission on Mental Health opens registration for 5th annual Judicial Summit on Mental Health By Will Korn on June 27, 2022. Registration is now open for the 5th annual Judicial Summit on Mental Health, hosted by the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health, or JCMH, that will be held November 2-4, 2022, at the …

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Lawyers: Learn about health insurance options at free …

WebLawyers: Learn about health insurance options at free Texas Bar Private Insurance Exchange luncheons By Justine Carreon on September 14, 2018. The Texas Bar Private Insurance Exchange will discuss health insurance options for 2019 and offer free lunch to all attendees at upcoming meetings in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San …

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Mental health awareness can save lives Texas Bar Blog

WebIf you know a lawyer, judge, or law student suffering from mental health issues or substance abuse, please contact the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program, which can provide confidential assistance 24/7, at 1-800-343-8527 (TLAP). More information is available at tlaphelps.org. Since 1949, May has been observed as Mental Health …

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Erica Grigg named director of Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program

WebRitter has joined the State Bar of Texas office of legal counsel. TLAP can be reached 24 hours a day by calling or texting 800-343-TLAP (8527). Additional resources are available at tlaphelps.org. Erica Grigg credits the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program with saving her life. This month, she became director of the 37-year-old program.

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Austin Bar, local attorneys launch free cancer legal clinic

WebTwo young attorney cancer survivors have joined forces with the Austin Bar Association and Austin Bar Foundation to create a free cancer legal clinic. The mission of the clinic—dubbed CANLAW—is to offer free estate planning services to those affected by cancer and their families, the Austin Bar Association announced in a press release

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Pro Bono Spotlight: Kelsey Aubrey Texas Bar Blog

WebIn 1882, hundreds of judges and lawyers gathered in Galveston to establish the Texas Bar Association, a volunteer organization. Half a century later, seeking to ensure that lawyers maintain the highest ethical standards, the association proposed legislation that would unify the bar and provide more stringent controls over standards of practice.

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Open enrollment 2018 begins November 1 Texas Bar Blog

WebOpen enrollment 2018 begins November 1 By Adam Faderewski on October 27, 2017. The 2018 Individual Health Insurance Open Enrollment kicks off on November 1. This year there are only 45 days to enroll, making the concierge level customer service available through the Texas Bar Private Insurance Exchange more vital than ever.

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Members appointed to Judicial Commission on Mental Health

WebMembers appointed to Judicial Commission on Mental Health By Adam Faderewski on April 23, 2018. The Texas Supreme Court and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals have appointed 31 members to lead the newly established Judicial Commission on Mental Health.The commission will examine best practices in the administration of civil …

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Texas Bar Private Insurance Exchange hosts free open enrollment

WebIn 1882, hundreds of judges and lawyers gathered in Galveston to establish the Texas Bar Association, a volunteer organization. Half a century later, seeking to ensure that lawyers maintain the highest ethical standards, the association proposed legislation that would unify the bar and provide more stringent controls over standards of practice.

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Texas’ high courts hold historic joint hearing, establish mental …

WebBy Eric Quitugua on January 25, 2018. The Texas Supreme Court and the Court of Criminal Appeals held a first-ever joint hearing on January 11 and established the Judicial Commission on Mental Health. The move came after hours of testimony from its supporters who say the time is now for the judiciary to step up its efforts in helping people with

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TYLA Director Spotlight: Julia Rubio Texas Bar Blog

WebIn 1882, hundreds of judges and lawyers gathered in Galveston to establish the Texas Bar Association, a volunteer organization. Half a century later, seeking to ensure that lawyers maintain the highest ethical standards, the association proposed legislation that would unify the bar and provide more stringent controls over standards of practice.

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