Pro Hac Vice Admission in Texas

Pro hac vice admission rules, fees, and requirements for Texas. Find sponsoring attorneys on FederalLawyer.com.

How to Obtain Pro Hac Vice Admission in Texas

  1. Find a local sponsoring attorney admitted in the relevant Texas federal district. Browse federal lawyers in Texas.
  2. Obtain a Certificate of Good Standing (dated within 30–90 days) from each jurisdiction where you are admitted.
  3. Prepare the verified motion with bar number, jurisdictions of admission, disciplinary disclosure, and local sponsor appearance.
  4. Pay the court's pro hac vice fee (varies by district).
  5. File the motion via PACER/CM/ECF and serve all parties; await the court's order.
  6. Comply with ongoing obligations, including local counsel requirements and any annual limits on PHV appearances.

Rules & Requirements

Out-of-state attorneys seeking to appear in Texas federal courts must comply with local pro hac vice rules. Each U.S. District Court within Texas maintains its own fee schedule, motion form, and local-counsel requirements.

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