How does payment for the Online manuals work? Is there a contract? May I cancel at any time?

Texas Bar Books Staff

If you purchase an annual subscription, the subscription period will extend for one year from the date you submit your credit card payment information. The subscription fee is nonrefundable. Unless you cancel your subscription, your subscription will automatically renew and your credit card will be billed each year on or about the date you originally submitted your payment information. We will send a reminder thirty days before your subscription expires. If you purchase a monthly subscription, the subscription period will extend for one month from the date you submit your credit card information. Unless you cancel your subscription, your credit card will be billed automatically on or around the same day of the month as the date of your initial subscription. You may cancel your subscription at any time by logging in to TexasBarPractice.com and using the Subscriptions/Auto-Renewals tab on your Account page, or by calling the Sales Desk at 800-204-2222 ext. 1411 or 512-427-1411 (in Austin), or by emailing us at salesdesk@texasbar.com. Subscription fees you have already paid are nonrefundable, and the subscription is nontransferable.

How do I access my Online manual?

Texas Bar Books Staff

To access your available Texas Bar Books Online manual, log in at TexasBarPractice.com and navigate to your Account page. Select the My Library tab and from your list of subscriptions, click Go to Product. Your manual will open, ready for use.

How do I update my payment method?

Texas Bar Books Staff

To update your payment method for Texas Bar Books products, log in at TexasBarPractice.com and navigate to your Account page. Click the Payment Methods tab. Expand your view of your payment information. Here you can edit your existing information or add a new payment method.

How do content updates work for the Online manuals?

Texas Bar Books Staff

With Texas Bar Books Online there is no need to make additional supplement purchases or take any action to get updates. The site will automatically reflect these updates, and we will notify users of the changes made. Supplements to the hard copy and digital download versions of our manuals incorporate changes in legislation and case law as frequently as every one to two years, depending on the manual. Because all of the content in the manual is subject to a rigorous process of legal interpretation, writing, editing, and typesetting, the next update on the site will take place near the time of the print update.

What software or apps do I need to make full use of Texas Bar Practice products?

Texas Bar Books Staff

Internet browser You can view all of the content of our Online manuals using any Internet browser on any device able to access the Internet. The Online manuals also have a robust search feature and are fully hyperlinked for easy navigation. PDF file software The digital downloads contain all of the content of the manuals as PDF files that are hyperlinked for easy navigation. Although most software capable of viewing PDF files suffice for viewing the content, to fully take advantage of the advanced features included in these PDF files, we recommend Adobe Reader on a desktop or laptop. You may download a free copy of the Adobe Reader software at http://get.adobe.com/reader/. Some Online manuals and digital downloads also include the full text of selected CLE articles from the TexasBarCLE Online Library or forms available from state and federal agencies as individual PDF files. Word-processing software All Online manuals and most digital downloads include State Bar of Texas–copyrighted forms as downloadable, editable text files in MS Word. Word 2007 or later is recommended for Word forms specifically designed for use with the Texas Bar Books toolbar, which include the forms for the Online manuals and digital download practice manuals, as …

How many times may I download a digital product?

Texas Bar Books Staff

The digital versions of our publications are licensed for the use of one attorney and two non-attorney support staff. You may download as many times as necessary to meet that use, including downloading to multiple devices, such as the attorney’s desktop computer, laptop, home computer, etc. You can find more details regarding the digital download license and terms here.

If a new version is released shortly after I purchase this product, can I get a refund or discount on a new one?

Texas Bar Books Staff

We want our members to have the most up-to-date materials we can provide. And with a resource you could be using now, we don’t want you to have to postpone access out of concern that an update will happen soon. If your purchase of a Texas Bar Books product occurs within 90 days of the release of an update, we will automatically send the newest version to you free of charge.

How do I cancel my Online manual subscription?

Texas Bar Books Staff

STEP 1: To cancel your subscription to a Texas Bar Books Online manual, log in at TexasBarPractice.com and navigate to your account page. STEP 2: Select the Subscriptions/Auto-Renewals tab. STEP 3: Here you will see a list of your Online manual subscriptions. Click “Cancel Subscription.” STEP 4: Choose the number of licenses you wish to cancel, and click “Cancel.” Done! Your subscription is canceled and you will not be charged at the next billing cycle.