TEXAS COURT REPORTER CERTIFICATION EXAM
2026 | VERIFIED PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES | COMPLETE CSR
PREP GUIDE (INSTANT PDF)
• This 200-question verified practice guide mirrors the actual Texas CSR exam
structure — covering all tested domains including legal procedure, ethics,
transcription, and Texas-specific rules — with bolded correct answers and
EXPERT RATIONALE for deep understanding.
• Study tip: Work through each question independently before checking the
answer; use the EXPERT RATIONALE to reinforce concepts, and revisit any
topic area where you miss two or more consecutive questions.
TEXAS COURT REPORTER CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026
VERIFIED PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH EXPERT RATIONALE
COMPLETE CSR PREP GUIDE
Q1. Under the Texas Occupations Code, which state agency is primarily
responsible for licensing and regulating court reporters in Texas?
A. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
B. The Texas Supreme Court
C. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Court Reporters (SBECR)
D. The Office of Court Administration (OCA)
E. The Texas Bar Association
✓ C. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Court Reporters (SBECR)
EXPERT RATIONALE: The SBECR is the state agency established under Texas Occupations
Code Chapter 154 that licenses, regulates, and disciplines court reporters in Texas.
,Q2. What is the minimum passing score required on the Texas CSR skills
examination?
A. 90%
B. 85%
C. 80%
D. 75%
✓ E. 95%
EXPERT RATIONALE: Texas requires a 95% accuracy rate on the skills portion of the CSR
examination, reflecting the high standard of accuracy required in official court
proceedings.
Q3. A Texas Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) must complete how many
hours of continuing education per renewal period?
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours
✓ D. 30 hours
E. 25 hours
EXPERT RATIONALE: Texas CSRs are required to complete 30 hours of continuing
education per two-year renewal cycle to maintain their certification in good standing.
Q4. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Texas CSR certification?
A. Passing the written knowledge examination
B. Passing the skills examination
C. Being at least 18 years of age
,✓ D. Holding a bachelor's degree
E. Demonstrating good moral character
EXPERT RATIONALE: Texas does not require a bachelor's degree for CSR certification.
Candidates must pass the knowledge and skills exams, be 18 or older, and demonstrate
good moral character.
Q5. Under Texas law, a court reporter who fails the skills examination may
retake it after how many days?
A. 30 days
✓ B. 90 days
C. 60 days
D. 180 days
E. 120 days
EXPERT RATIONALE: Texas rules require a 90-day waiting period before a candidate
may retake the skills examination after a failed attempt.
Q6. Which NCRA ethics canon prohibits a court reporter from having a
financial interest in the outcome of a case?
A. Canon 1
✓ B. Canon 2
C. Canon 4
D. Canon 3
E. Canon 5
EXPERT RATIONALE: NCRA Canon 2 of the Code of Professional Ethics prohibits
reporters from having a financial interest in the outcome of any proceeding they report.
, Q7. A deposition transcript must be made available to the deponent for
review within how many days under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure?
A. 15 days
B. 45 days
✓ C. 30 days
D. 60 days
E. 20 days
EXPERT RATIONALE: Under FRCP Rule 30(e), the deponent has 30 days after being
notified that the transcript is available to review and sign it.
Q8. Which of the following best describes "realtime" court reporting?
A. Reporting that is completed the same day as the proceeding
B. Reporting done without any notes or machine
✓ C. Simultaneous translation of stenographic strokes into readable text on a
screen
D. Reporting that uses audio recording as a backup
E. Transcription completed within 24 hours
EXPERT RATIONALE: Realtime reporting involves the instantaneous translation of
stenographic keystrokes into readable English text displayed on a screen, often used for
CART services and live proceedings.
Q9. When a witness refuses to answer a question during a deposition, the
proper procedure is:
A. End the deposition immediately
B. The reporter should instruct the witness to answer
✓ C. Counsel may suspend the deposition and seek a court order
2026 | VERIFIED PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES | COMPLETE CSR
PREP GUIDE (INSTANT PDF)
• This 200-question verified practice guide mirrors the actual Texas CSR exam
structure — covering all tested domains including legal procedure, ethics,
transcription, and Texas-specific rules — with bolded correct answers and
EXPERT RATIONALE for deep understanding.
• Study tip: Work through each question independently before checking the
answer; use the EXPERT RATIONALE to reinforce concepts, and revisit any
topic area where you miss two or more consecutive questions.
TEXAS COURT REPORTER CERTIFICATION EXAM 2026
VERIFIED PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS WITH EXPERT RATIONALE
COMPLETE CSR PREP GUIDE
Q1. Under the Texas Occupations Code, which state agency is primarily
responsible for licensing and regulating court reporters in Texas?
A. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
B. The Texas Supreme Court
C. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Court Reporters (SBECR)
D. The Office of Court Administration (OCA)
E. The Texas Bar Association
✓ C. The Texas State Board of Examiners of Court Reporters (SBECR)
EXPERT RATIONALE: The SBECR is the state agency established under Texas Occupations
Code Chapter 154 that licenses, regulates, and disciplines court reporters in Texas.
,Q2. What is the minimum passing score required on the Texas CSR skills
examination?
A. 90%
B. 85%
C. 80%
D. 75%
✓ E. 95%
EXPERT RATIONALE: Texas requires a 95% accuracy rate on the skills portion of the CSR
examination, reflecting the high standard of accuracy required in official court
proceedings.
Q3. A Texas Certified Shorthand Reporter (CSR) must complete how many
hours of continuing education per renewal period?
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours
✓ D. 30 hours
E. 25 hours
EXPERT RATIONALE: Texas CSRs are required to complete 30 hours of continuing
education per two-year renewal cycle to maintain their certification in good standing.
Q4. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Texas CSR certification?
A. Passing the written knowledge examination
B. Passing the skills examination
C. Being at least 18 years of age
,✓ D. Holding a bachelor's degree
E. Demonstrating good moral character
EXPERT RATIONALE: Texas does not require a bachelor's degree for CSR certification.
Candidates must pass the knowledge and skills exams, be 18 or older, and demonstrate
good moral character.
Q5. Under Texas law, a court reporter who fails the skills examination may
retake it after how many days?
A. 30 days
✓ B. 90 days
C. 60 days
D. 180 days
E. 120 days
EXPERT RATIONALE: Texas rules require a 90-day waiting period before a candidate
may retake the skills examination after a failed attempt.
Q6. Which NCRA ethics canon prohibits a court reporter from having a
financial interest in the outcome of a case?
A. Canon 1
✓ B. Canon 2
C. Canon 4
D. Canon 3
E. Canon 5
EXPERT RATIONALE: NCRA Canon 2 of the Code of Professional Ethics prohibits
reporters from having a financial interest in the outcome of any proceeding they report.
, Q7. A deposition transcript must be made available to the deponent for
review within how many days under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure?
A. 15 days
B. 45 days
✓ C. 30 days
D. 60 days
E. 20 days
EXPERT RATIONALE: Under FRCP Rule 30(e), the deponent has 30 days after being
notified that the transcript is available to review and sign it.
Q8. Which of the following best describes "realtime" court reporting?
A. Reporting that is completed the same day as the proceeding
B. Reporting done without any notes or machine
✓ C. Simultaneous translation of stenographic strokes into readable text on a
screen
D. Reporting that uses audio recording as a backup
E. Transcription completed within 24 hours
EXPERT RATIONALE: Realtime reporting involves the instantaneous translation of
stenographic keystrokes into readable English text displayed on a screen, often used for
CART services and live proceedings.
Q9. When a witness refuses to answer a question during a deposition, the
proper procedure is:
A. End the deposition immediately
B. The reporter should instruct the witness to answer
✓ C. Counsel may suspend the deposition and seek a court order
