Vernon's Texas Rules Annotated - VTRA TX R LAW SPECIALIZATION Section II. Texas Board of Legal Specialization

The State Bar of Texas hereby establishes a Texas Board of Legal Specialization (hereinafter referred to as the “TBLS”). The TBLS shall be composed of twelve members appointed by the President of the State Bar of Texas, with the approval of its Board of Directors. The TBLS shall be representative of the legal profession in Texas and shall consist only of licensed attorneys, some of whom specialize and some of whom are in general practice. All members shall hold office for three years and until their successors are appointed. Members shall be appointed to three year staggered terms of office. Any vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided for original appointments. All members of the TBLS shall be eligible for reappointment but for no more than one additional term.