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PARALEGAL DIVISION

Odd Numbered District Director Elections

The Paralegal Division’s DIRECTOR ELECTION for District Directors in odd-numbered districts (Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 15)  will take place March 20 through April 7, 2025.

All Active members of the Paralegal Division in good standing as of March 20, 2025 are eligible to vote. All voting must be completed on or before 11:59 p.m., April 7, 2025.

All voting will be on-line and no ballots will be mailed to members.

Please take a few minutes to logon to the PD’s website (beginning March 20) and cast your vote for your district’s director. The process is fast, easy, anonymous, and secure.

• Between March 20 and April 7, 2025 go to www.txpd.org

• In the MyAccount section, click on “Vote”

• Follow the instructions to login and vote

The Paralegal Division is the host of the 2025 TAPA Conference.  

April 25-26, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn – Denton
3110 Colorado Blvd
Denton, TX 76210

Friday, April 25, 2025, 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm CLE
“Legal Team Building, Leadership and Ethics”

Strengthen your legal team building and leadership skills through CLE with Julia Simon, in addition to an ethics presentation from the
Paralegal Division Ethics Chair and Ambassador, Ellen Lockwood.

Friday, April 25, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Networking Event

Join us for a fun evening of bowling (optional) and networking.
Heavy Appetizers, Sodas and Tea included.

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Paralegal Association Leadership Conference
Local Paralegal Association Leaders Only
(Lunch included)

This exciting leadership conference is for local Paralegal associations across the State of Texas to discuss important updates and information about what is going on in their associations to grow serve their members and the communities.

Registration Packet Here

The Paralegal Division’s DIRECTOR ELECTION for District Directors in odd-numbered districts (Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 15) will take place March 20 through April 7, 2025.

• Beginning on January 23, 2025 each Elections Subcommittee Chair will prepare and forward, upon request, the following materials to potential candidates for director in their respective district at any time during the nominating period:

1. A copy of the List of Registered Voters in candidates’ respective district;
2. A sample nominating petition; and
3. A copy of Rule VIII of the Standing Rules entitled “Guidelines for Campaigns for Candidates as Director.”

• Each potential candidate must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Eligibility Requirements. The candidate must satisfy the eligibility requirements of Article III, Section 3 and Article IX, Section 1 A and Section 4 of the Bylaws and Rule VII B, Section 5b of the Standing Rules.
2. Declaration of Intent. The candidate must make a declaration of intent to run as a candidate for the office of director through an original nominating petition declaring such intent that is filed with the Elections Subcommittee Chair in the candidate’s district pursuant to Rule VII B, Section 5 of the Standing Rules.
3. Nominating Petition. The original nominating petition must be signed by the appropriate number of registered voters and must be submitted to the Elections Subcommittee Chair in such district, on or before February 14, 2025.

If you are interested in running for District Director, or need further information regarding the election process, contact the Elections Committee Sub-Chair in your District, or the Elections Chair, Melanie Langford, ACP at Elections@txpd.org.

2024-2025 District Election Committee Sub-Chairs:

District 1 – Michelle Rowland, ACP, CP, TBLS-BCP – michelle.h.rowland@exxonmobil.com

District 3 – Susan Davis, TBLS-BCP – sedgpd@gmail.com

District 5 – Melanie Langford – Elections@txpd.org

District 7 – Amber Griffith – amber@fphlawfirm.com

District 11 – Karmen Johnson – karmenj@andersonclements.com

District 15 – Arturo Ortiz – chino1411@icloud.com

NOTICE OF VOTING— March 20 through April 7, 2025

All Active members of the Paralegal Division in good standing as of March 20, 2025 are eligible to vote. All voting must be completed on or before 11:59 p.m., April 7, 2025.

All voting will be on-line and no ballots will be mailed to members.

Please take a few minutes to logon to the PD’s website (beginning March 20) and cast your vote for your district’s director. The process is fast, easy, anonymous, and secure.

• Between March 20^th and April 7, 2025 go to www.txpd.org
• In the My Account section, click on “Votes”
• Follow the instructions to login and vote

Check the CLE Calendar often to see if there are any CLE opportunities that apply to you!  It is never too early to start working on those CLE hours for renewal.

Check out this Bundle!  Save when you purchase multiple events from the Paralegal Division online library.

If you have stopped receiving PD emails or access to the E-Group?  If so, then you may not have renewed your membership.  Please check your account to see if you need to renew and get your membership benefits reinstated.

TBLS 2024 Paralegal Certification Application Filing Period is Open

Texas Paralegal Board Certification is a singular professional achievement and significant personal accomplishment that few paralegals achieve.  Within the Texas legal community, TBLS Board Certification distinguishes a paralegal as having substantial, relevant experience in a select area of law with demonstrated and tested special competence.

Board Certification applications are now available at https://www.tbls-bcp.org/cert/request-application.  

The 2024 filing deadline is August 16, 2024, and the remote examination is November 2, 2024.  If you have any questions, please contact Molly Galvez at mgalvez@texasbar.com, 512-706-4508.

October 2-4, 2024

Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center, Denton, TX

JOIN US FOR THREE DAYS OF CLE, NETWORKING AND ENTERTAINMENT!

♦ NETWORK WITH PARALEGALS FROM ACROSS THE STATE ♦
♦ EARN UP TO 13 HOURS OF CLE ♦
♦ EXPERIENCE CAREER ADVANCEMENT THROUGH EDUCATION ♦
♦ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES ♦
♦ VISIT THE EXHIBIT HALL AND MEET TOP VENDORS IN THE LEGAL FIELD ♦
♦ WEDNESDAY WELCOME SOCIAL, THURSDAY NETWORKING SOCIAL, AND FRIDAY ANNUAL MEETING LUNCHEON ♦

Register HERE

Texas Paralegal Board Certification is a singular professional achievement and significant personal accomplishment that few paralegals achieve.  Within the Texas legal community, TBLS Board Certification distinguishes a paralegal as having substantial, relevant experience in a select area of law with demonstrated and tested special competence.

Board Certification applications are available at https://www.tbls-bcp.org/cert/request-application.

The 2023 filing deadline is August 1, and the examination is November 4, 2023.  If you have any questions, please contact Molly Galvez at mgalvez@texasbar.com, 512-706-4508.

Full itinerary and details can be found here (price listed from Dallas on this link):

Travelers can already register by going to www.acis.com/register and entering ID: 46775 and Brashears.  There is a $200 discount for registrations prior to May 1, 2025.

Travelers can enroll in automatic payments when they enroll (and receive a $50 discount) or until at least 101 days prior to departure.

For questions, contact Rhonda Brashears:  pd@txpd.org