Texas Access to Justice Foundation

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!

04/25/2026

Legal aid supports safe homes.

When Texans face unsafe living conditions, landlord disputes or risk of eviction, civil legal aid provides a path forward.

Legal aid attorneys help enforce housing protections, prevent unlawful evictions and ensure families have a safe place to live.

Safe housing is the foundation of stability.

Learn more at https://brnw.ch/21x1VN4

04/17/2026

Legal aid supports survivors of sexual assault.

Through the Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault (LASSA) program, Texans can access free, confidential legal services designed to protect their rights and support their recovery.

Legal aid attorneys help survivors navigate protective orders, housing issues, employment concerns and privacy protections, ensuring they have the information and advocacy they need to move forward.

Access to justice plays a critical role in restoring safety, stability and dignity.

Learn more about survivor legal services at https://brnw.ch/21x1H6U

04/15/2026

Thank you to our LAWteria title sponsor, Nikki & Benny Agosto, Jr.! Join in the fun of LAWteria, May 7, 5:30 p.m.
See details at: https://tajf.org/donate/LawTeria.aspx

We are proud to announce our title sponsor, Benny Agosto Jr., managing partner of Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Agosto, Aziz & Stogner. Benny and his wife, Nikki, are widely admired for their support and dedication to their community and commitment to justice. They have made a lasting impact through their service, leadership, and willingness to uplift others. Benny is a founder of the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas Foundation and is a past president of the Hispanic National Bar Association and Houston Bar Association. Benny Agosto Jr. Attorney is an access to justice leader!