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The School Law Section of the State Bar of Texas is dedicated to providing a forum for information related to legal issues arising in public schools, junior colleges, and universities in Texas to a wide range of legal practitioners and education law related associations. Section membership includes individuals who represent the interests of parents, students, employees and employee organizations, educational institutions and governing bodies of institutions, and state and national education-related agencies and associations. A broad diversification of interests and an atmosphere of professional cooperation help to make the School Law Section a unique group committed to the interests of all its constituents. Attorneys who wish to become members of the School Law Section should use the form that accompanies your State Bar of Texas membership.

Message fromThe Chair

On behalf of the State Bar of Texas School Law Section, I extend a warm welcome to our website.

Our Section’s mission is to serve as a reliable and accessible resource related to legal issues in public education law in Texas—both K-12 and higher education. Our members include attorneys representing public school districts, charter schools, public and charter employees, parents and students, and non-profit organizations serving those various constituencies.  Our Section puts great effort into curating quality continuing legal education and collegial networking for members.

To that end, we are committed to fostering a cordial and collaborative environment among our members and the public. We welcome input and feedback, which we see as essential in shaping the direction of our initiatives and continuing legal education offerings.

Keep an eye on our events page for upcoming conferences where you can engage with experts in the field and your fellow Section members.

I personally welcome your suggestions and offers to become more involved in the Section.  Please email me or give me a call anytime.

Warm regards,

Giana Ortiz
Section Chair 2023-2024
gortiz@ortizlawtx.com

Executive Committee

2023-2024 Council
Chair-Elect
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Vice-Chair
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Treasurer
Immediate Past Chair
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Directors

Third Year of Three-Year Term

Christie Hobbs
Executive Committee
Cory Hartsfield
Executive Committee

Second Year of Three-Year Term

Tiger Hanner
Executive Committee
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Amanda Bigbee
Executive Committee
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First Year of Three-Year Term

Paige Williams
Retreat Planner
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Ronn Garcia
Retreat Planner

One-Year Appointment

Portia Talley
Executive Committee
Rebecca Bradley
Executive Committee
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Click Here for a List of Past Chairs

The purposes of this Section shall be to promote the objectives of the State Bar of Texas…related to all matters involving schools and colleges

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