Information and past exams are available directly from the website of the Texas Board of Law Examiners. Some highlights include:

(Links go to the applicable subject in Tarlton's Legal Treatises Guide)

Subjects covered on the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE)

• Constitutional Law
• Contracts
• Criminal Law
• Evidence
• Real Property
• Torts

Subjects covered on the Essay Portion of the Texas Bar Exam

• Business Associations, including agency, corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and professional organizations
• Trusts and Guardianships
• Wills and Administration
• Family Law
• Uniform Commercial Code
• Consumer Rights, including DTPA (Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act) and insurance
• Real Property, including oil and gas
• Income, estate, and gift tax issues, as related to the above subjects
• Bankruptcy, as related to the above subjects.

The Texas Board of Law Examiners, an agency of the Supreme Court of Texas, investigates the character and fitness of students studying law in ABA-approved law schools in Texas who intend to apply for admission in Texas. The investigation determines whether the individual has been involved in criminal activities, fraudulent practices, or failures to comply with legal obligations and/or court orders. The Board investigates any activities suggestive of character traits that would have an impact on the responsibilities an attorney owes to clients, courts, and the legal profession.

For rules on admission to the State Bar of Texas, see the Board of Law Examiner's Rule Book.

Contact information:

• Postal Address:
  P.O. Box 13486
  Austin, Texas 78711-3486
• Delivery Address:
  205 West 14th Street, Suite 500
  Austin, Texas 78701
• Email: information@ble.tx.us