The Austin Bar invites you to serve on one or more of our committees for the 2025-26 bar year! Serving on a committee is a great way to make connections in the legal community, develop new skills to apply to your practice, and make a lasting difference in people’s lives. You can join any of the following committees at no charge.
Austin Bar Members Honored at State Bar Annual Meeting
At the annual State Bar of Texas Meeting in San Antonio in June, several Austin attorneys were honored for their contributions to the legal profession.
Austin Bar Foundation Awards $32,000 in Grants
The Austin Bar Foundation has awarded $32,000 in its 2025 grant cycle.
Long-Time Court Administrator Vavra Announces Retirement
Travis County Court Administrator Warren Vavra has announced he will retire in early 2026.
New Podcast Episode with Third Court of Appeals
In the next episode of Council of Firsts, Amanda Arriaga, first Latina president of the Austin Bar Association, sits down with all six justices of Texas’ Third Court of Appeals. For the first time in the state’s history, the Third Court of Appeals is comprised of all women.
Disaster Legal Assistance Available to Survivors of Central Texas Floods
TRLA is providing legal assistance to eligible survivors of Kerr County federal-declared floods and state-declared floods in Bandera, Bexar, Burnet, Comal, Caldwell, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Reeves, Travis, and Williamson counties.
Austin Bar & AYLA Leaders Recognize Outstanding Member Contributions During End-of-Year Reception
At the end-of-year reception, outgoing Austin Bar President Mary-Ellen King and AYLA President Emily Morris presented their President’s Awards to highlight the important contributions of several members of their organizations.
AYLA Receives Awards from TYLA
AYLA is excited to announce that we have been honored with two awards from the Texas Young Lawyers Association!
Texas Supreme Court Update July/August 2025
The following is a summary of selected opinions issued by the Texas Supreme Court in May 2025. This summary is prepared by court staff as a courtesy. It is not a substitute for the actual opinion. The summary is an overview; please review the entire opinion.
The Austin Bar Wants YOU to Serve on One (or More) of Our Committees
As we get the 2025-26 bar year started, we want to invite you to join one of our 15 committees!