State Bar of Texas Podcast

Look to the States – The Overlooked Power of State Constitutions

After passing the bar, attorneys take an oath to uphold not only the United States Constitution, but their state constitutions as well. But how well do lawyers understand

Will AI Send Clients to Your Firm?

To run a thriving legal business, you need your prospective clients to easily find and connect with your law firm. Rocky Dhir welcomes marketing professionals Amanda Sext

Law-Backed AI: Aligning Artificial Intelligence With Human Values – Damien Riehl

AI is on track to surpass the intelligence of humans, promising significant impacts worldwide—and certainly within the legal profession. What do lawyers need to consider

Waiving the Fifth

As an attorney, are there ever circumstances where you may counsel your clients to waive their Fifth Amendment rights? Rocky Dhir talks with experienced trial lawyers Rac

Understanding Harris County’s LAWPods System

In an effort to serve more legal needs, Harris County has created LAWPods (Legal Access Workspace Pods) to provide accessible legal help for people from all walks of life

SBOT's Vision: A Look at State Bar and TYLA Initiatives

In this conversation, host Rocky Dhir brings together two leaders: State Bar of Texas President Santos Vargas and Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) President Alyson

Beyond the Game: Inside Texas Pro Sports Law

Texas is fortunate to be home to a diverse and impressive roster of professional sports organizations, and it should come as no surprise that the demanding world of profe

A Texas-Sized Look at Our Constitution on its 150th Birthday

To mark the sesquicentennial of the Texas Constitution, host Rocky Dhir is joined by two eminent Texans—Texas Supreme Court Justice Evan Young and legal historian Dr. Bil

Revisiting a Justice’s Legacy: A Conversation with The Honorable Nathan Hecht

The Honorable Nathan L. Hecht was the longest‑serving member in the history of the Supreme Court of Texas and the longest‑tenured Texas judge in active service. As he app

Beyond the Algorithm: How TRAIGA Will Rewrite AI Governance in Texas

​​New Texas AI legislation will take effect January 1, 2026. What will this mean for your legal practice? The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TR

Crypto Clarity: What Lawyers Should Know About Digital Currency

Ever since cryptocurrency made its debut, many have repeatedly questioned its validity. Is it legal tender? A scam? Well, in today’s digital ether, both exist en masse, a

No One Left Behind - The Future of Legal Aid for Veterans

The Take One campaign is a statewide initiative encouraging Texas lawyers to take on one pro bono case a year for a veteran in need. Rocky Dhir sits down with Major Gener

San Antonio's Municipal Master: Insights from the Bench with Judge Darrell Dullnig

Judge Darrell Dullnig has presided over ten separate municipal courts in Texas during his career, offering a unique and seasoned perspective on one of the most vital area

TYLA's Young Gunners' SCOTX Series | Episode 1: A Conversation with Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock

Order in the court! Introducing a new series of TYLA’s Young Gunners podcast, spotlighting all nine justices of the Supreme Court of Texas! In these special episodes, TY

Cracking the Legal Code for AI

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, new Texas laws are establishing a foundational framework for its governance, with a focus on the prevention of harm and et

Landman versus Reality: A Real Look at Oil, Power & Property in Texas

How do Texas mineral rights and the laws governing oil, gas, and other natural resources truly function? The recent TV series "Landman" offers a dramatic portrayal of the

Counseling the Counsel: The Emotional Reality of Legal Work

Lawyers often face relentless exposure to stress and trauma, whether navigating emotionally charged areas of the law, handling high-stakes matters, or confronting a host

Inside the State Bar: A Presidential Perspective

What exactly does your state bar president do, anyway? A very presidential trio joins Rocky Dhir for today’s conversation examining this leadership role and its many resp

Revisiting Texas' Mental Health Court Programs

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're revisiting this powerful conversation about how Texas courts are addressing mental health challenges through reform and r

Cleared for Takeoff: Navigating Aviation Law in 2025

The skies above us have a legal framework all their own, but many attorneys have limited knowledge of this expansive area of the law. Can your neighbor fly his drone into