The Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists was established in 1986 to promote the availability, accessibility and quality of the services of civil trial and appellate lawyers to the public. TACTAS provides service to the public interest and advances the standards of the legal profession in the area of civil trial and appellate practices. TACTAS members include only attorneys and judges who have obtained board certification in Civil Trial Law, Personal Injury Trial Law, and Civil Appellate Law. Through its years of professional service, TACTAS has promoted high standards in professionalism, has established principles and networking resources, and has provided integrity and strength for its members.

TACTAS Membership Benefits:

Provides continuing legal education to members;

Cultivates the science of civil trial and appellate law jurisprudence;

Promotes reform in civil trial law;

Support specialization in civil trial law;

Foster respect for civil trial and appellate law among the citizens of the State of Texas;

Advances the standing of civil trial lawyers and the legal profession;

Preserves the high standards of integrity, honor and courtesy;

Establishes a close relationship among the civil trial and appellate lawyers in the State of Texas;

Encourages a sense of pride and unity in the practice of civil trial and appellate law.

Cooperates with the local bar associations, the State Bar of Texas, Appellate Section the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Litigation Section of the State Bar of Texas, Civil Litigation Section of the American Bar Association and other professional organizations in furtherance of the legal profession.