Texas Access to Justice Foundation

06/18/2026

Natural disasters can change a family's life in a matter of hours. Preparing ahead of time can make recovery easier, especially when important documents and legal records are protected.

Civil legal aid often becomes a critical resource after disasters, helping Texans replace documents, resolve insurance issues, navigate housing challenges and access recovery resources.

Preparation is more than assembling supplies. It's also making sure your family has the information and protections needed before an emergency occurs.

Learn more about how civil legal aid helps Texans recover and rebuild after disasters.

06/15/2026

The Statewide Expunction Project (SEP) is dedicated to helping people clear eligible criminal records, which helps remove barriers to employment, housing, educational opportunities, and professional licensing. The first-ever Statewide Expunction Clinic Days will be held 7/31 and 8/1. During this statewide event, participating legal aid organizations will conduct clinics in their respective communities. To learn more, visit
https://legalaidtx.org/community-projects/statewide-expunction-project/

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women who gave their lives for our country.

We recognize the importance of ensuring veterans and military families have access to the civil legal support they may need after service, from housing and benefits to family stability and recovery after hardship.

Access to justice strengthens communities and helps Texans move forward with dignity. Today, we remember those who served and reflect on the responsibility to support those they left behind.

05/11/2026

Thank you to our celebrity callers and special guests for making LAWteria 2026 a success: Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo, Chief Justice Maria Salas Mendoza,, Justice Brett Busby, Justice Eva Guzman and Santos Vargas and our fabulous host, Sylvia Borunda Firth.

05/08/2026

Thank you LAWteria 2026 Sponsors! Your support helps expands critical legal services for those in need.

05/08/2026

Thank you to all the sponsors, donors, celebrity callers, entertainers, and special guests for raising $60,000 at LAWteria 2026! The event hosted by the Hispanic Lawyers Section and Texas Access to Justice Foundation supports the Stand with Santos campaign to help close the justice gap in Texas.

05/06/2026

Reminder: LAWteria is tomorrow, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. 🎉

There’s still time to join the fun. Sponsor opportunities are still available, and tablas/cards can be purchased for $50.

Don’t miss an evening supporting access to justice across Texas.

Register here: https://brnw.ch/21x2fAC

05/05/2026

In Texas, 2 in 5 women will experience some form of sexual violence in their lifetime.

As featured in The Dallas Morning News, Justice Brett Busby and Heather Bellino of the Texas Advocacy Project highlight how access to civil legal aid can be a lifeline to survivors.

Civil legal aid helps survivors take critical steps toward safety and stability, including securing protective orders, protecting privacy and navigating housing or custody challenges. These pathways should never depend on wealth or status.

Through the Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault network (LASSA), survivors across Texas can access critical civil legal services across Texas. Survivors can access the LASSA network by calling 1-844-303-7233 (SAFE) or visiting https://brnw.ch/21x2dxC to connect directly with an attorney for free legal advice. Help is available in every county in Texas.

To better understand why this work matters, read the full article in The Dallas Morning News.

05/01/2026

Happy Law Day!

Every year on May 1, Law Day offers a chance to reflect on the importance of the rule of law and strengthen our understanding of the legal system.

“The 129 nonprofit legal services organizations that LSC supports across the country are committed to this ideal: that justice should be accessible for those without the means to pay for it,” writes LSC Chair John Levi in his Law Day statement.

Read his full statement: https://www.lsc.gov/press-release/lsc-chair-john-g-levis-2026-law-day-statement

04/28/2026

LAWteria!! is next week! Look at this amazing ensemble of celebrity callers. On behalf of the Hispanic Lawyers Section and the Texas Access to Justice Foundation, we are grateful for their support and look forward to a fun virtual event!