Texas plans to end ABA's role in state law school school oversight

On January 6, 2026, the Supreme Court of Texas issued an order that fundamentally reshapes its relationship with the American Bar Association. The order amends Rule 1 of the Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of Texas, changing the definition of an “Approved law school.” The key change replaces the phrase "approved by the American Bar Association" with "approved by the Supreme Court," effectively transferring final oversight authority from the national organization to the state's highest court.

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