Our Mission
About Us
The Administrative and Public Law Section is a voluntary organization within the State Bar of Texas and consists of more than 1,200 licensed attorneys throughout Texas who represent clients before, or are employed by, a variety of state and federal agencies, boards and commissions. The Section’s members also represent clients in state and federal judicial proceedings in which agency decisions or actions are litigated. The purpose of the Administrative and Public Law Section is to promote and enhance the practice of law by administrative lawyers.
- The Section organizes the Annual Mack Kidd Administrative Law Moot Court Competition, bringing together law students from all over the state every fall.
- The Section and The University of Texas School of Law co-sponsor the annual Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar, which has traditionally served as the training program for attorneys seeking certification in administrative law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
- The Section’s policies and activities are governed by the Administrative and Public Law Council, which is comprised of administrative lawyers and judges who meet on a monthly basis to deliberate on Section business.
Legal Specialization Certification
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifies lawyers in specialty areas like Administrative Law. You can find the specific requirements for each of the specialty areas in the “Apply” section of tbls.org.
If you have questions about the TBLS Board Certification program, please contact TBLS at 1-833-413-0253 or send an e-mail to tbls@texasbar.com
Moot Court
Learn more about the Annual Mack Kidd Administrative Law Moot Court Competition
Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar
Get more information on the Advanced Texas Administrative Law Seminar
Opportunities for Students
Find invaluable clerkships and other opportunities in administrative law
Join the Admin Law Section
Discover the benefits of membership in the Admin Law Section