LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Privacy Statement

The goal of this website (texastaxsection.com) is to provide information and online tools to section members, other attorneys, and the public. To this end, website users’ information is utilized in different ways, as described below. This privacy statement may change at any time.

Information Collected and Its Use

Information collected from website users includes:

Server Log Information: When you visit a website, you are identified by a unique number (IP address) and this number is recorded automatically in our server logs. We use this information to diagnose problems and monitor website traffic. This information is anonymous and cannot be traced back to a specific individual.

Cookies: Cookies are text files which our website places on your computer's hard drive to track user preferences. Cookies enable us to deliver content and services catered to your personal preferences.

User-Supplied Information: Offering certain services on the Tax Section website (texastaxsection.com) allows the Tax Section to improve the efficiency and quality of service while reducing cost. Use of these services may require you to give us your name, email address, or other personal information.

Membership Information: Section membership rosters are maintained by the State Bar of Texas Membership Department. Attorneys should be aware that certain member information, regardless of whether it is submitted via the Tax Section website (texastaxsection.com), the State Bar of Texas website (TexasBar.com), or directly to the Membership Department, is subject to the Texas Public Information Act. This act requires the State Bar to disclose this information to any member of the public, including commercial vendors, upon request.

Attorneys can limit the information they provide to the State Bar Membership Department as long as the Bar has at least one valid mailing address on file. An attorney may choose not to provide a home address, phone number, fax number, or email address. For more information, you may contact the State Bar Membership Department, email memmail@texasbar.com or call (800)204-2222, Ext. 1383.

Security

We have security measures in place to prevent the loss, misuse, or alteration of information under our control.