The attorney-client privilege belongs to the client, which is the company, not its employees. The Attorney -- Client Privilege - Texas.• Texas codified the attorney-client privilege in Rule 503 of the TRE. • For the privilege to apply, the communication must generally satisfy two requirements: The in-house counsel must have been acting in the role of an attorney. The privilege is intended to encourage full and frank communication between the client, patient, or penitent and the professional. Readers requiring legal advice on any specific case or circumstance should consult with counsel admitted in the relevant jurisdiction. Inhouse counsel should identify communications and meetings as attorneyclient privileged when appropriate. Readers requiring legal advice on any specific case or circumstance should consult with counsel admitted in the relevant jurisdiction. In theory, attorneyclient privilege is the same for inhouse and outside counsel. Don't assume the attorneyclient privilege protects all prelitigation communication with inhouse counsel.