San Antonio

“I have known Ray on both a professional and personal level for over a decade. He is a man of deep faith and integrity. Ray’s honesty and professional demeanor are above reproach. Moreso, his courtroom trial skills are among the best! He has my full support for President Elect of the State Bar of Texas.“

“I’ve known Ray Thomas for nearly 30 years, since our days on the Texas Young Lawyers Association Board. Ray is a proven leader and a true consensus builder—respected across the board. I’ve worked with him on cases and know him to be an outstanding advocate and an even better person. He’ll serve Texas lawyers exceptionally well as State Bar president.“

“Ray Thomas is a leader. He has served as a Director of the State Bar of Texas, as President of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, and as a Commissioner of the Texas Access to Justice Commission. He currently serves as Chair of the State Bar of Texas Litigation Section and its governing body, the Litigation Council. Ray is also a well-recognized trial lawyer, having been selected as a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers and as an Advocate and Senior Life Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates. In short, Ray would be a great President of the State Bar of Texas.”

“I have known Ray for over 30 years and have had the privilege of working alongside him on numerous cases.  He is an outstanding attorney, formed with a rare combination of professionalism, integrity , and can-do spirit.  Ray’s faith and his family are his true north.  Yet, he consistently finds the time and energy to give back through extensive involvement in State Bar Activities.  He is a true leader in every sense of the word.  I strongly recommend Ray Thomas for the position of Texas State Bar President.”

“As a practicing attorney and proven leader who’s chaired the Litigation Section and served with ABOTA’s South Texas Chapter, Ray understands the real challenges facing Texas lawyers today. He combines sharp legal judgment with uncompromising ethics and a genuine commitment to serving others. Ray will bring the same approach to Bar leadership that he shows his clients every day.”

“I am proud to share my enthusiastic support for Ray Thomas in his candidacy for President-Elect of the State Bar of Texas.

Having known Ray for nearly 18 years, I can say with absolute certainty that he possesses the experience, character, and vision our Bar would benefit from. Our connection began in 2007 through our shared leadership in the Texas Young Lawyers Association, where we both had served as President. Since those early days, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside him on high-stakes litigation and seeing his leadership in action.

Ray is a formidable advocate who operates with the highest level of integrity. What truly sets him apart is his balance of passion and professionalism; while he is a fierce defender of his clients’ interests, he consistently treats opposing counsel with the utmost respect.

Beyond his practice, Ray is a true servant.  He currently serves as the Chair of the Litigation Section–one of the largest and most active sections of the State Bar. Not a day goes by that Ray is not giving back to others. Having seen firsthand the dedication he pours into upholding the Rule of Law, I know he is a true servant to our profession and our community.

In addition to the many qualities he possesses, I also admire Ray’s commitment to Church and family.  He is a Deacon in his community and an amazing husband, father and grandfather.  Despite his busy workload, he is always there for those he loves.

I hold Ray in the highest regard as both a mentor and a friend.  He has the steady hand and the heart for service required to lead the State Bar of Texas. I hope you will join me in supporting Ray Thomas for President-Elect.”

“Ray Thomas is exactly who our State Bar of Texas needs as our President-Elect for the 2026-27 Bar year and as our head leader as SDOT President for 2027-28. Ray is thoroughly experienced in the formal governance of the SBOT through its elected Board of Directors and Officers and ready to honor our best practices and traditions while also providing fresh and enhanced leadership energy moving forward. Moreover, and vitally important, are Ray’s long, deep, and wide experiences in the SBOT Sections and Committees where the real SBOT missions and accomplishments occur by hands-on continuous works of lawyer members contributing vigorous dedicated time and resources. His lifetime of SBOT service “in the tranches’ now finds him as Chair of the Litigation Section, a vital component of our SBOT mission. Ray’s combined experiences thoroughly prepare him to be the leader we need at the top of both the governance and operations of our SBOT. No one may doubt that Rays boundless energy, unflappably good humor, and seriousness of purpose make him our ideal choice for SBOT leader for the times.”