The Supreme Court of Texas and the Court of Criminal Appeals administered the lawyer's oath to the group of individuals whose names were certified by the Texas Board of Law Examiners as having passed the July 2025 Texas Bar Examination.

Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock led the oath, reminding inductees that by taking it they become “officers of the courts” and assume duties to their clients and to the courts. Blacklock said, repeating the oath, “I, Jimmy Blacklock, do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution ... that I will discharge my duties to my clients to the best of my ability, and that I will conduct myself with integrity and civility ... So help me God.”

Steve Benish of the Texas Board of Law Examiners presented a certified list of successful examinees and told the court that, although scores were received electronically weeks earlier, tradition calls for an in-person certification. Benish said he certified those who “have successfully passed the July 2025 Texas Bar Examination, or have otherwise satisfied the examination requirements, and have completed all other requirements for licensing in the rules governing admission to the Bar of Texas.”

Santos Vargas, president of the State Bar of Texas, welcomed the new attorneys into the profession and noted that by taking the oath they join more than 118,000 active members of the State Bar of Texas. Vargas urged new lawyers to seek mentors, participate in pro bono work, and use State Bar resources for practice management and wellness. He told inductees that “help is always available, and it's always okay to ask for help.”

Allison Martinez, president of the Texas Young Lawyers Association, spoke about TYLA’s role as a public-service arm of the State Bar and encouraged new lawyers to use TYLA resources, including wellness and practice guides. The court adjourned following brief remarks and announced a reception for new lawyers and their guests.

Certification of passage of the exam and administration of the oath concluded the ceremonial session; the clerk then formally adjourned the courts.