The Texas Access to Justice Foundation (TAJF), one of the largest state-based funding sources for civil legal aid, announced $1.8 million in funding for Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TLRA) to provide legal services to Texans impacted by the July Texas
The mission of the State Bar of Texas is to support the administration of the legal system, assure all citizens equal access to justice, foster high standards of ethical conduct for lawyers, enable its members to better serve their clients and the public, educate the public about the rule of law, and promote diversity in the administration of justice and the practice of law.
The day-to-day requirements of running a business—including a law practice—keep owners busy. But taking some time to plan for an emergency or ownership change can pay off. If an owner stops running the business, will it close, or will it…
Volunteer attorneys will be available to answer legal questions on Wednesdays in January through the Dallas Bar Association’s LegalLine E-Clinic. The clinics are free of cost to participants.
A volunteer attorney will call a participant for up to 15 minutes…
The Supreme Court of Texas is inviting public comments on proposed amendments to Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure 9, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, and 64, as set forth in this order.
In Misc. Dkt. No. 25-9092,…
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and local lawyers, is hosting free virtual and in-person legal clinics for eligible Dallas County residents throughout November.
All virtual clinics run from…
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Kyle Hawkins as a justice on the Supreme Court of Texas for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026. He will replace Justice Jeff Boyd, who retired in September.…
The Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, an initiative of the Dallas Bar Association, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and local lawyers, is hosting free virtual and in-person legal clinics for eligible Dallas County residents throughout October.
All virtual clinics run Thursdays…