January is Consumer Law Resources Month at the Harris County Law Library. Consumer law focuses on protecting individuals in everyday transactions—when buying goods or services, dealing with debt collectors, credit reporting issues, or resolving landlord-tenant disputes. In
Published irregularly but read consistently, Ex Libris Juris, the blog (or blawg) of the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, continues to punch well above its weight. In 2025, the Law Library published 36 blog posts, which together
On December 11, 2025, Harris County Commissioners Court recognized December as Impaired Driving Prevention Month and underscored a sobering reality: more than 30% of deaths on Harris County roads involve alcohol. With the holidays bringing more celebrations (and more risk),
In December, the Law Library is featuring a number of self-help resources for self-represented litigants. Handbooks, research guides, and concise legal treatises will be on display in the library. Look for popular titles from these publishers:
This week, in continued observance of National Adoption Month and National Native American Heritage Month, the Harris County Hainsworth Law Library is highlighting a key resource from our LexisNexis Digital eBook Collection designed to support legal professionals working with Native
By Karen Greenberg, Michael Voorhees, Larry Jenkins, and Mark FiddlerPublished by American Bar Association Family Law SectionKF 545 .G74 2021
November marks National Adoption Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of adoption and to recognize the families
It’s the holidays, and one way to spread cheer is by decorating! Adorning your familiar haunts is one of people’s favorite things about the season. But even though Halloween is over, there’s still one scare you should be on the
Nuremberg Trials. Looking down on defendants dock, circa 1945-1946Ray D’Addario, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The privilege of opening the first trial in history for crimes against the peace of the world imposes a grave responsibility. The wrongs which we
It’s National Start a Rumor Day!You heard it here first: The Access to Justice Crisis is over! Every person in America—regardless of income, background, or circumstance—now has full and equal access to the legal help they need. From simple landlord–tenant
Happy Veterans Day! On this day, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library honors all those who have served our country. Their brave and selfless devotion inspires us all. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA),
