(a) Each applicant must pass all parts of a Commission approved language examination for each language that the applicant will interpret. Each applicant must pass each part of the examination within the time allotted by the National Center for State Courts, subject to reasonable accommodation under Rule 3.9.(b) An applicant must pass the written examination with a score of at least 80% in order to be eligible to take any part of the oral examination. A passing score on the written examination is valid for 2 years. An applicant who does not become licensed during that 2-year period must take the orientation course and pass the written examination again.(c) An applicant must pass all three parts of the oral examination during a single examination session held on one day according to the following: (1) An applicant scoring at least 60% on each part of the oral examination is eligible for a Basic Designation license.(2) An applicant scoring at least 70% on each part of the oral examination is eligible for a Master Designation license.(d) An applicant taking an examination must comply with the Commission's examination requirements under Rules 3.7-3.8.(e) An applicant who fails an examination may apply for reexamination at a scheduled examination held at least six months after the date the individual failed the original examination.Tex. R. Judi. Cert. Commi. 9.3
Amended effective 4/12/2018; amended effective 6/16/2020; amended effective 11/17/2023.