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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 85(R)

Senate Bill 416

Senate Author:  Watson et al.

Effective:  6-15-17

House Sponsor:  Smithee


            Senate Bill 416 amends the Government Code to replace the four minority member directors on the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas appointed by the president of the state bar with four at-large directors appointed by the president who demonstrate knowledge gained from experience in the legal profession and community necessary to ensure the board represents the interests of attorneys from the varied backgrounds that compose the membership of the state bar.