Best Law Schools in Texas (2026)
Texas has 10 ABA-accredited law schools, including Texas Law, SMU Dedman School of Law and UH Law Center. Admitted students have a median LSAT of about 161 and a median GPA near 3.73. Compare every school below by LSAT, GPA, acceptance rate, and tuition — sourced from official ABA 509 disclosures.
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Law Schools
161
Median LSAT
3.73
Median GPA
24.4%
Median Acceptance
Law Schools in Texas, Ranked
All 10 ABA-accredited law schools in Texas, sorted by ranking.
| # | School | LSAT |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Texas Law Austin, TX | 172 |
| 47 | SMU Dedman School of Law Dallas, TX | 167 |
| 51 | UH Law Center Houston, TX | 163 |
| 56 | Baylor University School of Law Waco, TX | 164 |
| 85 | Texas Tech University School of Law Lubbock, TX | 159 |
| 97 | South Texas Law Houston Houston, TX | 155 |
| 136 | Thurgood Marshall Law Houston, TX | 150 |
| 137 | St. Mary's Law San Antonio, TX | 153 |
| 138 | Texas A&M Law Fort Worth, TX | 169 |
| 139 | UNT Dallas Law Dallas, TX | 153 |
Law Schools in Texas: FAQ
How many ABA-accredited law schools are in Texas?
There are 10 ABA-accredited law schools in Texas that AdmitBase tracks, including Texas Law, SMU Dedman School of Law and UH Law Center. Each is listed below with its LSAT median, GPA median, acceptance rate, and tuition.
What are the best law schools in Texas?
By admissions selectivity and outcomes, the highest-ranked law schools in Texas are Texas Law, SMU Dedman School of Law and UH Law Center. Rankings are based on official ABA 509 disclosures, not opinion surveys — see the full Texas table below.
What LSAT score and GPA do you need for law schools in Texas?
Across Texas law schools, admitted students have a median LSAT of about 161 and a median GPA of about 3.73. Selective programs sit well above this; regional programs admit below it. Compare your own numbers school-by-school using the AdmitBase match calculator.
How hard is it to get into law schools in Texas?
The median acceptance rate among Texas law schools is about 24.4%, ranging from roughly 12.1% at the most selective to 33.6% at the least. Your individual odds depend on your LSAT and GPA versus each school's medians.
Is it easier to get into a law school as a Texas resident?
At public law schools in Texas, in-state residents often pay substantially lower tuition and, for some programs, face a more favorable applicant pool. Private programs generally apply one tuition rate and evaluate residents and non-residents the same way. Residency advantage varies by school — check each Texas listing below.
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