Texas MCLE,
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Everything you need to know about the 15-hour annual requirement — plus on-demand CLE interviews with leading law professors and judges, approved for Texas MCLE credit.
15 hours a year. 3 of them ethics.
The State Bar of Texas requires active attorneys to complete 15 hours of MCLE each compliance year, including at least 3 hours of legal ethics or professional responsibility.
Birth-month compliance year
Your year ends on the last day of the month before your birth month, with a grace period through the end of your birth month.
At least 12 accredited hours
Up to 3 hours may be self-study. Of the 3 ethics hours, at least 2 must be accredited CLE.
Carry hours forward
Hours over 15 — including extra ethics — carry into the next compliance year only, up to 15 hours.
New attorneys
Your first compliance year runs 24 months, starting the first day of the birth month after you're licensed.
Report on My Bar Page
Log in at texasbar.com and choose View/Report MCLE Hours. Credit counts once the MCLE Department receives your report.
Late fees escalate
$100, $200, then $300 depending on how late you report after your birth month. Unresolved deficiencies lead to suspension.
Source: State Bar of Texas MCLE Regulations (effective April 24, 2026). Read our full rules summary →
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Texas MCLE questions.
How many CLE hours do Texas attorneys need?
15 hours each compliance year, including at least 3 hours of legal ethics or professional responsibility. At least 12 of the 15 hours must be accredited CLE; up to 3 hours may be self-study.
When is my Texas MCLE deadline?
Texas runs on your birth month. Your compliance year ends on the last day of the month before your birth month, and there's a grace period through the end of your birth month. Calculate yours.
Are TalksOnLaw courses approved in Texas?
Yes. Each Texas course on TalksOnLaw is individually approved for Texas MCLE credit, with its own course number, and counts as accredited CLE.
Can I carry hours over?
Yes. Hours above 15 — including extra ethics hours — carry forward to the next compliance year only, up to 15 hours.
How do I report my hours?
Log in to your My Bar Page on texasbar.com and choose View/Report MCLE Hours. Use the course numbers on your TalksOnLaw certificates.
What happens if I report late?
Reporting after the grace period triggers a non-compliance fee: $100 within one month after your birth month, $200 within two months, and $300 after that. Members still deficient three months after their birth month face suspension.