TX-ND — Admission & Pro Hac Vice

Admission and pro hac vice practice in the Northern District of Texas is governed by Local Rules 83.9 and 83.10 (effective September 2, 2025).

Pro hac vice eligibility (LR 83.9(a)-(b)): "An attorney who is licensed to practice law by the highest court of any state or the District of Columbia, but who is not admitted to practice before this court, may represent a party in proceedings in this court only by permission of the presiding judge." Must apply on court-approved form and pay applicable fee to the clerk.

Local counsel requirement (LR 83.10(a)): "Local counsel is required in all cases where an attorney appearing in a case does not reside or maintain the attorney's principal office in this district. 'Local counsel' means a member of the bar of this court who resides or maintains the attorney's principal office in this district and whose residence or principal office is located within 50 miles of the courthouse in the division in which the case is pending. Attorneys desiring to proceed without local counsel must obtain leave from the presiding judge. If the request for leave is denied, written designation of local counsel must be filed within 14 days of the denial."

Local counsel duties (LR 83.10(b)): "Local counsel must be authorized to present and argue a party's position at any hearing called by the presiding judge. Local counsel must also be able to perform, on behalf of the party represented, any other duty required by the presiding judge or the local rules of this court."