Pro Hac Vice
S.D. Tex. — SDTX pro hac vice: $100 — the lowest of the three courts.
SDTX pro hac vice: $100 — the lowest of the three courts. File motion on prescribed form with judge's permission. Register for e-filing first. Local counsel not required by Local Rules but individual judges may require it. Full bar admission: $199, renewal every 5 years. LR 83.1.I.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Who may apply | Lawyer not admitted to this court |
| Mechanism | Motion on prescribed form |
| Fee | $100 (effective Aug 1, 2023) |
| E-filing first | Register before filing PHV motion |
| Permission | Assigned judge |
| Local counsel | Not required by LR; judge may require |
Full Bar Admission
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Licensed in any U.S. state/DC/territory. Non-TX: must be member of another U.S. District Court. DOJ/Federal PD exempt. |
| Fee | $199 (DOJ, Federal PD, TX AG exempt) |
| Oath | Executed, not more than 30 days old |
| Non-TX attorneys | Certificate of Good Standing from federal court |
| Renewal | Every 5 years (see current fee schedule). Lapse >10 years = new application. |