Read on to learn how to Join the Section as a general member or apply to be a member of our Council!
Member Benefits:
- Free and reduced cost CLE on emerging technology issues such as cyber security and data privacy, practice management technology, and AI in the practice of law.
- Early notification of emerging technology and issues regarding technology.
- Quarterly publication of Section’s newsletter, Circuits
- The exclusive Computer & Technology Section’s Texas Legal Mobile App with updated Texas statutes, with direct access to Google Scholar and Fastcase.
Cost to Join:
The annual section dues are $25 for Attorneys and the dues are waived for new attorneys who have been licensed for less than 2 years.
How do I join as a Section Member?
Login to the State Bar of Texas website – TexasBar.com. Go to “My Bar Page.” In the list to the left, you’ll see “View or Purchase my Sections.” Click that link then select the Computer & Technology Section.
Join the Section Council
If you are already a member of the Section, consider joining the Council or a working committee!
Now is a great time to be a Texas lawyer, and the issues covered by the State Bar of Texas Computer & Technology Section are on the front edge of what’s next. We’d love for you to join the conversation at the intersection of law and technology.
The Council is the Section’s governing body. It sets strategic priorities, oversees programming, and helps shape member opportunities statewide. We have an exciting year ahead, including CLE, Circuits publications, and local events, and we want your input on how we can best serve the membership. Council service also offers opportunities to engage with industry professionals, thought leaders, and lawyers across Texas as we advance the Section’s initiatives.
Who should apply
We’re seeking lawyers with experience or interest in law and technology who want to share that expertise with the Section. We welcome nominees from all practice settings, including solo, in-house, government, and law firm practices, and across a range of focus areas, including practice technology, cybersecurity, privacy, and practical applications of legal technology.
Council commitment
Council members serve three-year terms and attend quarterly meetings (two in person and two remote). Members also contribute by participating in at least one speaking program and submitting one article to Circuits.
How to submit
Please complete the attached application by April 1, 2026.
Key dates
• Nomination deadline: April 1, 2026
• Council review and selection: May 1, 2026
• Notifications: by May 15, 2026
• New Council members join: required attendance and introduction at the State Bar Annual Meeting on June 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas