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Texas attorney keeps law license despite judge's order to resign after plea deal
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk Dominique Leh , as published by KXXV
· June 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Texas State Bar has clarified that a judge's order for resignation is not a valid method for relinquishing a law license.
A local attorney's law license remains intact. The Texas State Bar has clarified that a judge's order for resignation is not a valid method for relinquishing a law license. Instead, formal paperwork must be filed with the Supreme Court of Texas.
The case involves a plea agreement that reduced felony charges to misdemeanors. As a result, there is no basis for automatic disciplinary action under state law. Further information on this matter can be found through local news sources, including KXXV.
The specifics of the attorney's situation are outlined in reports from KXXV, which provides additional context and details on the events surrounding the case.
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Category: local Published: June 8, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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