“I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution”
Thomas Jefferson (1789)

This image is one of several of The Watergate Trial Sketches created by the late nationally renowned artist John D. Hart during the trial of President Nixon’s White House aides H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, and former attorney general John Mitchell. TEX-ABOTA wishes to thank The Turkewitz Law Firm for the use of the image.

Our Mission

To preserve the right to trial by jury guaranteed by the 7th Amendment to the United States Constitution; the independence of the judiciary; and civics education.

Upcoming Events

Corpus Christi Chapter – Fall Judicial Reception and Dinner

Corpus Christi Yacht Club 98 Coopers Alley, Corpus Christi, TX, United States

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – Judicial Reception 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Very brief remarks, dinner and swearing-in of new members Corpus Christi Yacht Club 98 Cooper’s Alley […]

TEX-ABOTA Board Meeting

Eldorado Hotel & Spa 309 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM, United States

Recent News

Celebrating Constitution Day: 2024 James Otis Lecture Series

This year’s James Otis Lecture Series in Austin was a resounding success and illustrated the continued vitality of this educational resource.  Even though the

THE ABOTA EXPERIENCE: FRANKFURT

National ABOTA and the German American Lawyers’ Association (DAJV) Deutsch-Amerikanische Juristen-Vereinigung (DAJV e.V.) – German-American Lawyers’​ Association kicked off the DAJV Annual Conference with

2024 Best In Texas – Great Competition

Congratulations to Baylor University as the Best In Texas 2024 Champions!  This year’s competition was held in Houston at the Harris County Civil Courthouse.