Military Waiver for Dues

Temporary License for Military Service Member or Military Spouse

Requirements

A Military Service Member or a Military Spouse is eligible for a five-year temporary license to practice law in Texas if the Military Service Member or Military Spouse:

• is admitted to practice law in another jurisdiction;

• is in good standing in all jurisdictions where admitted and an active member of the bar in at least one jurisdiction;

• is not currently subject to discipline or the subject of a pending disciplinary matter in any jurisdiction;

• has never been disbarred or resigned in lieu of discipline in any jurisdiction;

• has never had an application for admission to any jurisdiction denied on character or fitness grounds;

• meets the law study requirements of Rule 3 or is exempted under Rule 13 §§ 3, 4, or 5; and

• has satisfactorily completed the Texas Law Component

Registration

A Military Service Member or Military Spouse can apply for a temporary license on the Texas Board of Law Examiners website by creating an ATLAS account and submitting an application. Visit ble.texas.gov/faq for additional information regarding ATLAS accounts and Military Service Member or Military Spouse application process. After the Military Service Member or Military Spouse application has been approved by the Texas Board of Law Examiners, the attorney will be able to register on the State Bar of Texas website at this link:  www.texasbar.com/newattorney 

If you have additional questions, please contact the Texas Board of Law Examiners at (512) 463-1621.