Joining the fraternity of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons requires that a man, of his own free will, petition a Masonic Lodge for the Degrees in Masonry. No Texas Mason should ever ask you to join our fraternity.
Below are the general steps that a man seeking membership in Freemasonry may consider..
 

Ask for Information

If you know a Mason, ask him about the fraternity. Don't be shy, we love talking to those interested in Masonry. If you don't know a Mason, you can come to the lodge on any stated or practice meeting night, or anytime you see someone up at the lodge.
 

Visit the Lodge

Take this as an opportunity to meet some of the members and ask questions. Don't be intimidated, they'll be happy to see youand answer your questions. There will be a meal served on every stated meeting night starting at 6:30 pm and guests are always welcome.

Request a Petition

Request a petition from a Mason, This form looks like this and will ask several questions regarding your employement, and other topics.
 

Submit Your Petition

Turn in your completed petition, and a copy of your birth certificate into the lodge. Your petition will be received by the lodge and will be read during a stated meeting.
 
Now that the lodge has your petition, these are the actions you can expect the lodge to take:
  

The Investigation

The Master of the lodge you submitted your petition to will assign three members of the lodge to interview you and investigate your background. The investigators may want to meet with you at home. There is a standard set of questions that all investigators must ask, but many will ask additional questions. Be honest with the investigators. No Mason is perfect...we don't expect petitioners to be perfect, either.
 

The Ballot

Your investigators will be given a deadline by which to return their completed investigation reports to the lodge. Their reports along with their recommendation will be read to the lodge at a stated meeting. At this time, the Master of the lodge will usually call for a ballot to be taken on your petition. Eligible Masons will then vote on your petition and the outcome of the ballot will be announced to the lodge.
 

After the Ballot

Soon after the stated meeting, a member from the lodge will contact you with the outcome of the ballot and provide you with additional instructions.