* Assists the substantive committees (Decedents’ Estates, Digital Assets, Guardianship, Powers of Attorney and Advanced Directives, Trusts) in their drafting of legislation.

* Submits Section's proposed legislation to the State Bar for permission to present to the State Legislature.

* Appears before the State Bar Legislative Committee to testify about the Section's proposed legislation.

* Finds legislators to carry the Section's proposed legislation.

* Works with the legislature to facilitate passage of Section legislation including testifying on Section legislation. 

* Monitors and reports on all bills introduced that effect probate, guardianship and trust law.

* Acts as a resource witness when requested by a legislator or the State Bar.

Co-Chairs	JEFFREY CRAIG HOPPER Hopper Mikeska, P.L.L.C. 901 S Mo Pac Expy Ste Ii570 Austin, Tx 78746-5917 Phone: (512) 615-6195 Fax: (512) 615-6194 chopper@hoppermikeska.com
Co-Chairs	LAUREN DAVIS HUNT Osborne, Helman, Knebel & Scott, L.L.P 301 Congress Ave Ste 1910 Austin, Tx 78701-2959 Phone: (512) 542-2000 Fax: (512) 542-2011 ldhunt@ohkslaw.com