Texas Ethics and Unauthorized Practice of Law Charissa M. Cook Vista College Online Texas Ethics and Unauthorized Practice of Law Texas feels very strongly about ethics and professional conduct from those in the world of law. The Texas Center for Legal Ethic and the Government Code Title Two Judicial Branch Chapter 81 of the state legislation is the place where you can find all the rules and statutes that govern attorneys, judges, and other legal staff. (Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, 2017) (Government Code Chapter 81, 2017) Most of the rules for Texas are similar to the ABA Model of Professional Conduct. (Model Rules of Professional Conduct, 2017) Rule 5.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct