Texas Legal Marketing

Over the years, many nations lay claim to the land that would become Texas, including Spain, France, Mexico and even the Confederacy. The Republic of Texas was independent for nearly 10 years before joining the Union as its 28th state on December 29, 1845.

Today, the Lone Star State is one of the largest states in the Union, both in area and population. More than 24,782,300 people live across its 261,797 square miles of land. Over two million of those people call its largest city, Houston, home. Even its capital city of Austin has over 700,000 residents.

Texas Legal Resources

Texas offers a wide array of legal resources for legal professionals and the general public. The following list is a good place to start.

State Bar of Texas: Bar membership is mandatory for all lawyers licensed in Texas. It provides a wide variety of resources for its members including resource guides, continuing education and networking opportunities. It also provides an online library of free legal information for the public and an online database of Texas lawyers.

Texas Women Lawyers: The TWL was started to improve opportunities for advancement for women attorneys. It continues to promote and assist their professional development with informational newsletters, networking, leadership and mentoring opportunities.

Texas Courts Online: The website for the court system in Texas provides general information and news about the courts, as well as the ability to conduct case searches, opinion searches and more. It also provides self-help links for consumers.

Resources for Legal Marketers in Texas

The following resources provide support and tools for legal marketers and administrators in Texas.

Legal Marketing Association, Southeastern Chapter: The LMA seeks to meet the unique needs of in-house marketing administrators in legal services organizations. The Southeastern Chapter serves 10 states and has over 400 members, making it the largest LMA chapter.

Association of Legal Administrators: The ALA provides a variety of educational and networking opportunities, as well as a Certified Legal Manager Program, to enhance members’ skills and improve quality in all areas of legal administration. Texas has multiple LMA chapters, including:

Legal Marketing Jobs: Find legal marketing jobs in Texas