How to Build a Law Firm Operating Budget in Texas: Line-by-Line Template and Common Mistakes Explained
A Texas law firm operating budget typically allocates 40–55% to payroll/benefits, 8–15% to occupancy, and 3–7% to technology, with targets adjusted by practice type and billing model. In Texas markets like Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio, rent rates, court travel, and staffing expectations can materially change these ratios. This guide provides a line-by-line operating […]