NEW Fastcase Case Alerts: Free to All Active State Bar Members


State Bar of Texas members can now sign up for free case law alerts from Fastcase. Learn more about this free service today.


Proposed Changes: Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges 


Drafts with proposed changes to the Texas Criminal Pattern Jury Charges are now available. Downloads are available on this page.


Proposed Changes: Rules of Civil Procedure to Be Updated Allowing Most Court Proceedings to Be Held Remotely


The supreme court has proposed a change to the Rules of Civil Procedure that would give Texas judges the authority to allow most court proceedings to be held remotely.


Texas Guardianship Manual, 2022 ed., Now Available!


The Texas Guardianship Manual is a valuable resource for lawyers administering guardianships. It is organized by a logical sequence of events that occur during the administration process.


Sometimes You Don’t See It Coming—Succession Planning for a Practice


Succession planning is a crucial chapter in any Texas law firm's lifetime. If you're unsure about what steps to take, check out this article.


Succession Planning for Your Practice


Succession planning is a crucial chapter in any Texas law firm's lifetime. If you're unsure about what steps to take, check out this article.


Texas Family Law Practice Manual, 2022 Edition — Form Substitution


On June 2, 2022, an updated version of form 26-9, “Request for Findings in Possession Order,” was added to the Texas Family Law Practice Manual, as the update was inadvertently omitted from the ...


Now Available! Texas Probate System, 2022 ed.


The Texas Probate System, 2022 ed., will be the cornerstone of your probate law practice. Here's why.


Now Available! Essentials of Water Resources, 7th Edition


Edited by Mary K. Sahs and Holly Heinrich, and featuring over 65 authors, Essentials of Texas Water Resources, 7th ed. covers multiple topics, including surface water and groundwater availability ...


Switch to Paperless! Learn More About Digital Downloads


Switch to digital formats and bypass the global paper shortage with our manuals. Discover the benefits of going paperless and enhance your legal practice!


Updated 5/2/2023: Texas Supreme Court Emergency Orders Affecting Texas Bar Books Practice Manuals


The Texas Supreme Court has issued a number of temporary emergency orders in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, some of which are relevant to TexasBarBooks practice manuals.


Family Law Essentials—Giving Back to Your Community


Texas Bar Books has teamed up with the Legal Access Division of the State Bar of Texas to provide a complimentary annual subscription to Texas Family Law Practice Manual Online to every attendee of ...


New from Texas Bar Books! The Depositions Reference Card


Quickly get the support you need with this handy and helpful resource. Learn the basics of depositions with this laminated bifold card, which provides guidance to the relevant Texas Rules of Civil ...


The Casemaker-Fastcase Merger: What You Need to Know


The State Bar of Texas has provided free access to legal research through both Fastcase and Casemaker as a member benefit for many years. In January, Fastcase and Casemaker merged and will be ...


New from Texas Bar Books! The Texas Deceptive Trade Practice Act Reference Card


Quickly get the support you need with this convenient trifold guide.

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