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Substitute the following for the Schofield amendment to SB 302:
(1) On page 5, strike lines 21-22 and substitute the following:
SECTION 7. Section 81.072, Government Code, is amended by adding Subsection (b-3) and amending Subsection (e) to read as follows:
(b-3) In establishing minimum standards and procedures for the attorney disciplinary and disability system under Subsection (b), the supreme court must ensure that:
(1) an attorney has an opportunity to respond to all allegations of a complaint, including an allegation outside the bounds of a complaint; and
(2) a formal complaint is limited to the allegation from the original grievance.
(2) On page 6, line 20, insert the following:
(a-1) Subpoenas under this section may only be issued to attorneys, persons who are employed by attorneys, and agents of attorneys for matters related directly to a specific allegation of attorney misconduct.