Texas Bar Reciprocity

What states have reciprocity with Texas?

I'm admitted to the bar in Texas: Where else can I practice?

AL , AK , AZ , AR , CO , CT , DC , GA , ID , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , MT , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , SD , TN , UT , VT , VI , VA , WA , WV , WI , WY

Source: Texas Board of Law Examiners website.

What states does Texas have reciprocity with?

I want to practice in Texas: Which state licenses will get me there?

AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , CT , DE , DC , FL , GA , HI , ID , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MO , MT , NE , NV , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , PR , RI , SC , SD , TN , UT , VT , VI , VA , WA , WV , WI , WY

Additional bar reciprocity requirements needed to practice in Texas?

ABA Accredited School degree required? Yes.

Minimum time practicing requirement? Yes, five years.

Military spouse exemption available? Yes.

In-house non-admitted registration required? Yes, if practicing as full-time in-house counsel, you must register with the state.

Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) transfer available? Yes, with a minimum score of 270. Scores are valid for five years.

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