State Bar of Texas holds election April 1-30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 25, 2026
Media Contact:
Rebecca Johnson
Public Affairs Director, State Bar of Texas
512-427-1714, [email protected]

State Bar of Texas holds election April 1-30

AUSTIN - Texas attorneys will choose new leaders in an election beginning April 1. Voting will continue throughout the month, with results announced April 30.

Voting will take place electronically. Attorneys should look for an email April 1 from the State Bar's election service provider, Election Services Corporation, with voting instructions. Alternatively, they can visit the bar's homepage at texasbar.com and click "Vote" to login and cast their ballot starting April 1.

In the race for State Bar president-elect, attorneys will choose between Sarah Clower Keathley, of Corsicana, and Ray Thomas, of McAllen. Members of the Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) will also pick a president-elect, choosing between David R. "Dave" Hagan, of Longview, and Claire Harbert, of Waco. The winners will serve as president-elect in 2026-2027, as president in 2027-2028, and as immediate past president in 2028-2029.

Additionally, attorneys in some districts of both the State Bar and TYLA will elect new members to their boards of directors. More information on the election and the candidates is available at texasbar.com/elections.

Note to editors: Photos of the candidates are available on request.

The State Bar of Texas is a public corporation and an administrative agency of the judicial department of state government that provides educational programs for the legal profession and the public, administers the minimum continuing legal education program for attorneys, and manages the attorney discipline system. For more information, follow us on X and Instagram @statebaroftexas , like us on Facebook at facebook.com/statebaroftexas , or visit texasbar.com .