The Texas Bar Licensing Examination (TBLE) uses the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) format since February 2021. The UBE allows score portability — a passing UBE score can be transferred to other UBE jurisdictions, making the Texas bar exam result valuable beyond Texas alone.
The UBE consists of three components administered over two days:
Texas passing score: 270 out of 400. The UBE is scored on a combined scale: MBE counts 50%, MEE 30%, MPT 20%.
The 200 MBE questions cover 7 subjects equally:
The MEE includes all 7 MBE subjects plus 6 additional subjects: Agency and Partnership, Business Organizations, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Secured Transactions, and Trusts and Estates. Not all subjects appear on every exam — NCBE selects 6 of the eligible subjects per administration.
Beyond the UBE score, Texas has specific admission requirements through the Board of Law Examiners (BOLE):
This printable Texas bar exam practice test PDF covers MBE-style multiple-choice questions across all 7 tested subjects. Use it to assess your baseline knowledge, identify weak subject areas, and practice the timed, high-stakes decision-making the MBE demands.
For MBE preparation, aim to complete at least 30–40 questions per subject in full timed sessions. The MBE is 200 questions in 6 hours — roughly 1.8 minutes per question. Practicing under time pressure from the start builds the pace and discipline needed on exam day. After each practice session, review every incorrect answer and trace the rule or exception that controls the correct outcome.
Complement this printable PDF with interactive Texas bar exam practice test questions online. The online tests let you drill MBE-style questions by subject — Civil Procedure, Contracts, Evidence, Torts, and more — with instant answer feedback to reinforce the rules and exceptions that matter most on exam day.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Validates your knowledge and skills objectively | Study materials can be expensive |
| Increases job market competitiveness | Exam anxiety can affect performance |
| Provides structured learning goals | Requires dedicated preparation time |
| Networking opportunities with other certified professionals | Retake fees apply if you don't pass |
Try these questions from our free Texas Bar Exam practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.
Under Texas barbering rules, non-porous wet implements that contact a client's skin must be disinfected:
Answer: B. Between every client
All implements that contact skin must be properly disinfected between each and every client to prevent cross-contamination.
Under Texas law, which of the following is classified as a spouse's separate property?
Answer: C. An inheritance received by one spouse during marriage
Texas Family Code §3.001 defines separate property to include property acquired by gift, devise, or descent, including inheritances received during marriage.
For a restrictive covenant to run with the land at law, which element is NOT required?
Answer: D. The covenant must be recorded in the county deed records
Recording is not a traditional element for a covenant to run with the land at law; intent, touch and concern, and privity are the classic common-law requirements.
Under the common law, which factor is LEAST relevant when determining whether a breach is material?
Answer: C. The color of ink used to sign the contract
Materiality of breach is assessed using the Restatement factors, including extent of deprivation, likelihood of cure, and hardship to the breacher — the physical characteristics of the signature are irrelevant.