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Vernon's Texas Rules Annotated - VTRA TX R LAW SPECIALIZATION Section VIII. Revocation of Certification

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. A certificate of special competence issued by the TBLS may be revoked by the TBLS:

1. If recognition of certification in that area is terminated; or

2. If a determination is made that the certificate holder has not complied with applicable rules and regulations of the TBLS, is no longer a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas, has made a false representation or misstatement of material fact to the TBLS, has engaged in professional misconduct or has engaged in other conduct which constitutes good cause for revocation as determined by the TBLS.

B. A certificate of special competence shall be revoked automatically if a certificate holder is convicted of a serious crime, is disbarred or resigns from the practice of law.

C. Upon notice of the determination of the TBLS that the certificate of special competence has been revoked; the certificate holder shall return the certificate of special competence to the TBLS.

D. A certificate of accreditation issued to a private certifying organization by the TBLS may be revoked by the TBLS upon a determination that:

1. The certifying organization has ceased to exist;

2. The certifying organization no longer meets the TBLS standards; or.

3. The certifying organization has failed to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the TBLS.

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