PARALEGAL DIVISION

Notice of 2024—Special Election in District 5

As you know, your very own Pearl Garza has been elected by the Paralegal Division Board or Directors to serve as the 2024-2025 President Elect!

Due to your District 5, Director, Pearl Garza’s election to the position of President-Elect, a new Director will be need to be elected to represent District 5 at board meetings and other functions within the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division through the 2025 fiscal year.  It is important to have someone represent you regarding your concerns and opinions as it relates to your district.

The Paralegal Division’s DIRECTOR ELECTION for District Directors in even-numbered districts (Districts 2, 4, 10, 12, 14 and 16) and a SPECIAL ELECTION FOR DISTRICT 5 will take place March 21 through April 8, 2024.

• Upon request, the following materials to potential candidates for District 5 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 VI 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 V B, Section 5c 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 V 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 16, 2024.

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.

NOTICE OF VOTING— March 21 through April 8, 2024

All Active members of the Paralegal Division in good standing as of March 21, 2024 are eligible to vote. All voting must be completed on or before 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024.

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