Yes: in Texas, real estate attorneys need a state license issued by the State Bar of Texas. You can check a name yourself on State Bar of Texas Find a Lawyer.
Real estate attorneys in Texas: what buyers ask
Do you need a real estate attorney to close in Texas?
No. No Texas statute requires an attorney to close a home sale. A title insurance agent and its licensed escrow officer, regulated by the Texas Department of Insurance, can handle the closing, and TDI says you may also have an attorney attend.
What closing costs does Texas law set?
Texas has no official typical closing-cost total. It charges no transfer tax, the owner's title policy on a $400,000 home costs $2,262 at Texas Department of Insurance rates effective March 1, 2026, and a simultaneous loan policy costs $100.
Check a real estate attorney yourself
- License required · State Bar of Texas
- Titles you will see: Attorney (licensed member of the State Bar of Texas)
- Check a name yourself: State Bar of Texas Find a Lawyer
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