Texas
CLE Requirements: The State Bar of Texas requires attorneys to complete 15 credits, including 3 credits of legal ethics/professional responsibility, every year. Compliance periods begin on the first day of the attorney's birth month and end on the last day of the month preceding the attorney's birth month in the following year. All credits must be reported by the end of the attorney's birth month. A maximum of 15 credits may be carried over to the next compliance period. For additional information, please see the FAQ page on the State Bar of Texas website.
Coronavirus update: Per a message from the State Bar of Texas President: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State Bar of Texas MCLE Department will grant an automatic 60-day extension to attorneys reaching their compliance deadlines in March, April, or May. Attorneys who missed compliance deadlines in January or February will receive an automatic 60-day extension to prevent the assessment of further fees. Attorneys now subject to suspension for failing to comply with MCLE requirements in November or December will have an additional one-month extension.
Learn about the specific requirements for newly-admitted Texas attorneys.
Completing Your Texas Requirements with PLI: All PLI and SEC Institute products can fulfill Texas's CLE requirements. There is no limit to the number of credits an attorney can earn via PLI products. View all CLE programs approved in Texas.
PLI is an Accredited Sponsor with the State Bar of Texas. Providers are required to submit applications for each program.
Select PLI programs offer CLE credit in Texas Board of Legal Specialization areas. Please email plicredits@pli.edu for more information.
Attendance Reporting: PLI reports attendance to the State Bar of Texas.