Vernon's Texas Rules Annotated - VTRA TX R LAW SPECIALIZATION Section VII. Standards for Recertification

A. A satisfactory showing, as determined by the TBLS, with the advice of the appropriate Advisory Commission, of a substantial involvement in the particular area of law for which certification was granted, during the period of certification;

B. A satisfactory showing, as determined by the TBLS, after advice from the appropriate Advisory Commission, of such continuing educational experience in the area of law for which certification was granted, during the period of certification as the TBLS deems advisable; and

C. The payment of any fee prescribed by the TBLS. In the event an attorney's previous certificate is not effective at the time application is made for recertification or he or she fails to meet the requirements for recertification, he or she shall be entitled to seek certification by examination as provided in Section VI above.