Applying for Membership

The HBA Fiscal year is July 1 to June 30. Anyone applying for membership after December 31 and until April 1, will pay half of the applicable dues. (Section dues not included.) If you are a member of the State Bar of Texas, this is your "present jurisdiction of practice." If you are not a member of the State Bar of Texas, please indicate your licensing jurisdiction.

Your application must be accompanied by a check or money order for the appropriate amount. Also, we ask that you submit a 4x5 photograph (color or black and white) with your application. Please print your full name on the back of your photo. If no photograph is available, you may submit one at a later date.

Final approval of your application is subject to confirmation by the Houston Bar Association Board of Directors at its next regular monthly meeting. The board normally meets the third Tuesday of each month. You will be advised if any problems arise in connection with your application. You will be notified by mail of your acceptance to membership.

How to Join the HBA

Application by Mail
Please download and print the application by below, fill out, and mail to the HBA with the appropriate dues amount.

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Online Application
Click here to join the HBA using the online application system.

*Please note that the free section offer is not available through the online system. To add your free section to your membership account, please contact the HBA Membership Department once you complete your online application payment.

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