For those struggling to remember the history of horse racing in Texas, it might be because until 1986, it had been illegal for decades. Even now, when compared to many other states, racing is minimal in Texas. However, Amy Fordham Cook ’23, executive director of the Texas Racing Commission (TXRC), is out to change that.
Thetermlike father, like sonwillsoon take on aparticularly significantmeaning for David Lawson and hisson Shannon.The two naturallyshare many things in common liketheir witty humor,their curious natures, and their ability to not take themselves too seriously. However, what started with a simple textmessage,will soon end with anothercommonalityadded to their list: Aggie Law graduates.
Topics: Graduates, student spotlight
Texas A&M Law Ranks No. 1 In Texas Bar Pass Rate
The 2023 Texas Bar Exam pass ratesare in, and Texas A&M Law ranked no. 1in the state. The law school’s94.63 percentfirst-time bar pass ratealso stands as the highest rate in the state for the last decade.
Topics: alumni news, Texas A&M Law, Graduates
Texas Aggie Bar Association Reaching New Heights
The Texas Aggie Bar Association (TABA) board is thrilled to kick off a new year. TABA continuously seeks to serve Aggie lawyers, law students, and judges through networking, support, education, and scholarships.
The board has set an ambitious challenge to further expand its reach and impact: 1,000 active members. Therefore, TABA needs to add 400 new active members this year. If this goal is met, TABA will endow two new scholarships that will support future Aggie lawyers for years to come.