UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  02/13/2013

BMC Software, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number:  001-16393

Delaware	74-2126120
(State or other jurisdiction of	(IRS Employer
incorporation)	Identification No.)

2101 CityWest Blvd.

Houston, TX 77042-2827

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

713-918-8800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On February 13, 2013, Meldon K. Gafner, a director of BMC Software, Inc. (the "Company"), notified the Board of Directors (the "Board") that he will not stand for re-election at the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2013. Mr. Gafner will continue to serve as a director until such meeting. His decision to not stand for re-election to the Board is solely for personal reasons and did not involve any disagreement with the Company, the Company's management or the Board.

On February 13, 2013, Tom C. Tinsley, a director of the Company, notified the Board that he will not stand for re-election at the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2013. Mr. Tinsley will continue to serve as a director until such meeting. His decision to not stand for re-election to the Board is solely for personal reasons and did not involve any disagreement with the Company, the Company's management or the Board.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		BMC Software, Inc.
Date: February 15, 2013	By:	/s/    Christopher C. Chaffin
		Christopher C. Chaffin
		Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Asst. Secretary