Join the HBA now through December 31, 2013 and receive one year of free membership to any one of the 27 sections. The HBA's 27 substantive law sections offer additional CLE programming, as well as the opportunity to develop contacts with local attorneys who share your areas of practice.*
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.
2013-2014 Dues Schedule
The HBA Fiscal year is July 1 to June 30. Each member's yearly dues shall be determined by the number of years that have passed since the date of the original license through June 30 of the current year.
HBA Members can also help support pro bono services in Harris County by including an optional and tax-deductible charitable donation to the Houston Bar Foundation with their HBA membership fees. Donation options provided below.
Annual Supporter: $200.00
Annual Gift: $75.00
Other: $________
| General Members | |||
| Ten years or more | $ | 215.00 | |
| Six to ten years | $ | 185.00 | |
| Two to six years | $ | 160.00 | |
| Less than two years | $ | 70.00 | |
| Law Faculty Members | $ | 95.00 | |
| Government Attorneys (defined as full time employees of a government agency or office) | |||
| Licensed over two years | $ | 95.00 | |
| Less than two years | $ | 70.00 | |
| Judicial Members | |||
| Full time judges only | $ | 95.00 | |
| Non-Resident Members | |||
| Members who maintain their office outside the Houston metropolitan area - 50 mile radius | $ | 55.00 | |
| Retired Members | |||
| Members who have retired | $ | 45.00 | |
| Emeritus Members | |||
| Members who have been licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction for a period of 50 years or more and/or have reached the age of 70 | $ | 0.00 | |
| Houston Young Lawyer Members | |||
| Persons licensed to practice law for a period not exceeding five years and who belong to the Houston Young Lawyers Association at the time that person joins the HBA. This is a one time discount. | $ | -5.00 | |