The Barber of Little Rock is a compelling short film about the efforts of one man, Arlo Washington, to help address the racial wealth gap.
Read moreABA Profile of the Legal Profession: A Closer Look at Civil Legal Aid
On November 30, 2023, the American Bar Association released its fifth annual Profile of the Legal Profession. This free report, a 140-page compilation of statistics and trends about lawyers, judges, and law students, includes sections on demographics, wages, law schools, judges, pro bono work, women in the profession, legal technology, lawyer well-being, and lawyer discipline. One additional chapter — a review of civil legal aid in the United States — is the feature we wish to explore in today’s blog post.
Read moreEmpowering Access to Justice through Technology
The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library in partnership with the Texas Legal Services Center is excited to announce the opening of the Texas Legal Services Center Kiosk at the library. The kiosk, a cornerstone of the Virtual Court Access Project, represents a significant leap toward a more accessible and equitable justice system.
Read moreFair Housing Act: Local Resources
Contact the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) if you would like to enter a federal complaint. The office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) has complete information on the complaint and investigation process.
Read moreEviction Text Messaging Program Applications Now Open
Lone Star Legal Aid and Texas Legal Services Center have launched the Eviction Text Messaging Program, a program available to Texans seeking guidance through the Justice of the Peace Court Eviction Appeal process. The program will provide eligible applicants with guided support by text message, including reminders of important deadlines, links to helpful information, and answers to questions during the eviction appeal process.
The Eviction Text Messaging Program is available by application only to those who are appealing an eviction court order from a Texas Justice Court. Call 1-800-722-8394 to apply.
