Court Reporters Certification

List of Substantially Equivalent States for Certification by Endorsement

Please be advised, there are additional requirements to meet for Certification by Endorsement. Staff will determine on a case-by-case basis if applicants are eligible for this type of certification. Please refer to the Certification by Endorsement section of the Initial Certification page of our website for additional information. 

The following states have been deemed to have certification requirements that are substantially equivalent to Texas for purposes of Certification by Endorsement:

1. California
2. Alabama
3. Idaho
4. Kansas
5. Louisiana
6. Mississippi
7. Missouri
8. Oregon
9. W. Virginia
10. Georgia
11. Hawaii
12. Illinois
13. Iowa
14. Michigan
15. Nevada
16. New Hampshire
17. New Jersey
18. Utah