The Spring 2026 Section Report is now available! The password is flsmember2025 (case sensitive). Get to know a little more about Chair-Elect Jim Mueller in the Spotlight, review the nominations slate for Council and gain some knowledge from the excellent columns, articles, and cases in this Section Report.
The Publications Committee is finalizing the 2026 Family Lawyer’s Essential Tool Kit. To receive the 2026 Toolkit for FREE, you must be a Family Law Section Member as of March 31st, so double check and make sure you have paid the nominal $40.00 Section dues. If you know someone who is not a member, encourage them to join!
The digital Annotated Texas Family Code is available for purchase and immediate download on our website at SHOPSBOTFAM! No more lugging a huge book to court. Always have electronic access to current statutes and relevant annotated cases with real time updates. The Annotated Texas Family Code will truly enhance your practice and your performance.
Hopefully, you have already signed up to join us for the Marriage Dissolution Institute and Marriage Dissolution 101 April 29–May 1, 2026, in Galveston. If you haven’t made plans to attend, there is still time by registering here. Course Director, Hon. Roy Ferguson, and 101 Course Director, Laura Fidelie, have put together top-notch programs you won’t want to miss. I encourage everyone to attend our annual Section Meeting on Thursday, April 30th right before the Welcome Social.
Upcoming CLE
Marriage Dissolution 101
San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center
Galveston, April 29, 2026
Course Director: Laura Fidelie
Marriage Dissolution
San Luis Resort, Spa and Conference Center
Galveston, April 30–May 1, 2026
Course Director: Honorable Roy Ferguson
Advanced Family Law 101
Marriott River Center
San Antonio, August 9, 2026
Course Director: Tasha Wilson
Advanced Family Law
Marriott River Center
San Antonio, August 10–13, 2026
Course Directors: Kelly Fritsch and Nicholas Rothschild
My time as Chair is coming to an end. It has been an honor and a privilege to be part of such an outstanding Section. I will always treasure the friends, colleagues, and mentors I have met through my involvement in the Family Law Section.
All my best,
Lisa K. Hoppes
Chair, Family Law Section
State Bar of Texas
