Johnny D. Houston Jr. License Transferred to Disability Inactive Status

TN Board of Professional Responsibility

Filed March 9th, 2026

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

The Tennessee Supreme Court, by order entered March 9, 2026, has transferred the law license of Johnny D. Houston, Jr. to disability inactive status. This action prohibits Mr. Houston from practicing law and requires compliance with specific obligations outlined in Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9.

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What changed

By order of the Tennessee Supreme Court entered March 9, 2026, Johnny D. Houston, Jr. (BPR #013834) has had his law license transferred to disability inactive status. This action is taken pursuant to Section 27.3 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9.

While on disability inactive status, Mr. Houston is prohibited from practicing law and must adhere to the requirements specified in Section 28 of Rule 9. Reinstatement to the practice of law is contingent upon demonstrating the removal of his disability, as per Section 27.7 of Rule 9, and requires a further order from the Tennessee Supreme Court.

What to do next

Review Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28 for obligations of attorneys on disability inactive status.

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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE 10 CADILLAC DRIVE, SUITE 220 BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027 TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500 (800) 486-5714 Website: www.tbpr.org RELEASE OF INFORMATION RE: JOHNNY D. HOUSTON, JR., BPR #013834 CONTACT: HEATHER D. PIPER BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 615-361-7500 March 9, 2026 HAMILTON COUNTY LAWYER PLACED ON DISABILITY INACTIVE STATUS By Order of the Tennessee Supreme Court entered March 9, 2026, the law license of Johnny D. Houston, Jr., was transferred to disability inactive status pursuant to Section 27.3 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. Mr. Houston cannot practice law while on disability inactive status and shall comply with the requirements of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 28, regarding the obligations and responsibilities of attorneys transferred to disability inactive status. He may return to the practice of law after reinstatement by the Tennessee Supreme Court upon showing that his disability has been removed in accordance with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Section 27.7. Houston 3553-3 rel.doc