John M. O’quinn, Appellant v. State Bar of Texas, Appellee

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's denial of a preliminary injunction sought by attorney John M. O'Quinn, holding that the State Bar's rules prohibiting in‑person solicitation, including through paid intermediaries, do not violate the United States or Texas constitutional free‑speech, equal‑protection, or open‑courts provisions. The Court relied on Supreme Court precedent such as Ohralik and Central Hudson and remanded for further proceedings. Justice Ray dissented, and Justices Phillips and Gonzalez filed concurring opinions.