Everything is bigger in Texas, including job opportunities for lawyers who want to work in the region's thriving energy and financial markets. Saddle up, cowboys, because if you want to ride in this rodeo, you need to know which firms are considered the best in the Lone Star State.

Thanks to Vault's recently released regional rankings, we now know which major law firms dominate the Texas legal scene. These rankings are based on votes from employees who were asked to rate the firms on a scale of 1 to 10 based on their reputation in the region.

Here are the 10 most reputable firms in Texas (you can see Vault's full list by clicking here):

1. Vinson and Elkins
2. Kirkland & Ellis
3. Latham and Watkins
4. Baker Botts
5. Gibson Dunn
6. Sidley Austin
7. Similar to Gump
8. Norton Rose Fulbright
9. Haynes and Boone
9. Skadden

Congratulations to all the major law firms that made it into the latest edition of Vault's Texas rankings. How did your firm fare this time? Email us, text us at (646) 820-8477, or tweet us @atlblog to let us know how you feel.

The Best Law Firms in Texas in 2025 [Vault]

Staci Zaretsky is a senior editor at Above the Law, where she has worked since 2011. She welcomes your feedback, so feel free to email her with tips, questions, comments, or criticism. You can follow her on X/Twitter and threads or connect with her on LinkedIn.