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Rule XIII of the Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas governs admission to the Texas Bar for attorneys licensed in other jurisdictions. The process is called Texas Admission Without Examination.
Other Licensing Requirements. Be certified by the Board as having present good moral character and fitness. Score 85 or higher on the MPRE. Satisfy the requirements of Rule 2(a)(5). Complete the Texas Law Course. Be willing to take the required Oath.
If you have a Texas state ID card or driver license, it will be listed as a number (probably eight digits) labeled ID or DL on the front of the card. If you don't have a state ID card or a license, you don't have a state ID number.
STATE BAR STAFF CONTACTS Telephone (800) 204-2222 or (512) 427-1463 and the extension number, as noted for each department, unless another telephone number is given.
Unlike the American Bar Association (ABA), the State Bar of Texas (SBOT) is a mandatory bar.
Complainants are required to use the State Bar's current grievance form, effective September 1, 2023, to report attorney misconduct. A grievance can be submitted electronically at , or the current grievance form can be downloaded from there.
The UBE has three parts: (1) the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), (2) the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE), and (3) the Multistate Performance Test (MPT). The highest possible scaled score over these three parts is 400, and a test-taker must achieve a scaled score of 270 or higher to pass in Texas.
STATE BAR STAFF CONTACTS Telephone (800) 204-2222 or (512) 427-1463 and the extension number, as noted for each department, unless another telephone number is given.
TEXAS BOARD of LAW EXAMINERS The Texas Supreme Court has the exclusive authority to grant licenses to practice law in Texas.
Use the Alcohol Industry Management System (AIMS) or the resources on this page to report violations of alcohol laws or file a complaint about a TABC-licensed business. Questions? Email complaints@tabc.texas.