Northern District of Texas (N.D. Tex.)

Circuit 5 · Any state bar Court page

Common questions

Who can be admitted to the bar of the Northern District of Texas (N.D. Tex.)?

Any state or D.C. (LR 83.7, per court page); sponsor at swearing-in. Rule: LR 83.7.

What is the admission fee for the Northern District of Texas (N.D. Tex.)?

$25 local attorney admission fee plus mandatory Judicial Conference fee. Payment: present approved application to the clerk's office and pay; checks and money orders payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court, and credit cards accepted in all divisions.

Does the Northern District of Texas (N.D. Tex.) allow pro hac vice admission, and what does it cost?

Pro hac vice available: yes. Local counsel: Local counsel required unless exempted under LR 83.10(c) or LR 83.11 where attorney does not reside or maintain principal office in district. Fee: $100 pro hac vice fee, per case.

General admission

Who qualifies: Any state or D.C. (LR 83.7, per court page); sponsor at swearing-in
Rule: LR 83.7
Sponsor: Must complete application approved by district judge and, except as provided in LR 83.7(c), be introduced by a member in good standing of the bar of this court
Good standing cert.: COGS from state bar or highest court where licensed (federal court COGS not acceptable), issued within last 90 days
Oath: Must take the required oath or affirmation before a judge of this court
Swearing-in: take the required oath or affirmation before a judge of this court, introduced by a member in good standing
Certificate age: issued within the last 90 days
Fee: $25 local attorney admission fee plus mandatory Judicial Conference fee
Fee payment: present approved application to the clerk's office and pay; checks and money orders payable to Clerk, U.S. District Court, and credit cards accepted in all divisions

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Pro hac vice

Available: yes
Who qualifies: An attorney licensed by highest court of any state or DC who is not admitted before this court, only by permission of presiding judge
Rule: LR 83.9
Local counsel: Local counsel required unless exempted under LR 83.10(c) or LR 83.11 where attorney does not reside or maintain principal office in district
Residency limits: Attorney who does not reside or maintain principal office in district requires local counsel; local counsel must reside or maintain principal office in district
Limits: Permission granted for one case only; must apply, pay fee and obtain permission for each case
Fee: $100 pro hac vice fee, per case
Fee covers: for one case only - must apply, pay the fee and obtain permission for each case

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Ongoing and other

Renewal: No renewal required; no renewal fee charged
Bankruptcy court: granted through the district court only but allows practice in both district and bankruptcy court
Rules dated: September 1, 2026

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Who qualifies

Any attorney licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Texas, or by the highest court of any state or the District of Columbia, may be admitted to the bar of this court if the attorney is of good personal and professional character and is a member in good standing of the bar where the attorney is licensed.