Texas Legal Services Center, Inc.

We're excited to announce we're adding another virtual court kiosk to our network! The kiosk opens by mid-January at the Midland Law Library.

Volunteer Spotlight | Celebrating Pro Bono Week ?? Brandon Lawrence Yim, Student at Texas A&M University School of Law TLSC Program Volunteered: Texas Free Legal Answers Learn more about Pro Bono opportunities at TLSC: https://lnkd.in/ekcdChky

Volunteer Spotlight | Celebrating Pro Bono Week ?? Stuart Lautin, Shareholder at Higier Allen & Lautin, P.C. TLSC Program Volunteered: Texas Free Legal Answers ?"Sometimes, just one response or answer providing specific direction is all that is required and ends the inquiry in a positive way, even if the response is not the advice the 'client' wants to receive." Learn more about Pro Bono opportunities at TLSC: https://lnkd.in/ekcdChky

Volunteer Spotlight | Celebrating Pro Bono Week ?? Cassidy Terrazas, student at Texas Tech University School of Law TLSC Programs Volunteered: TexasLawHelp.org and Texas Free Legal Answers ? "The opportunity to work alongside dedicated staff and engage directly and have learned so much from this volunteer opportunity!" Learn more about Pro Bono opportunities at TLSC: https://lnkd.in/ekcdChky

Pro Bono Week kicks off today! Civil legal services can be life-changing for low-income Texans, but many still struggle to access the help they need. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, we can reach more people who need it most. We're deeply grateful for the invaluable support they provide to empower Texans in need. Learn more https://lnkd.in/ekcdChky

TLSC attorney, Hal, shares how his experience of being an army brat and living in the post-Kennedy era brought him back to work in legal aid. "You may not wind up published in a law review or getting a newspaper headline in some big case, but [our work] is just as important to our clients." ? Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/eQ5RdKXv

Our Impact Litigation team works tirelessly to challenge systemic injustice and protect the rights of marginalized Texans. From standing up to discrimination in public schools to fighting unlawful court fees, we're committed to creating lasting change for all. ? Read more about the program: https://lnkd.in/eWaHF-jf

Justice should be within everyone's reach. We are proud to share that our legal kiosk at the Harris County Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 1, Place 2 is now part of the Legal Resource Center, which provides critical tools to those who need to represent themselves in court. ? Special thanks to the Texas Bar Foundation and Judge Steven Duble for their dedication to ensuring equal access to legal support!

This weekend, we had the privilege of honoring two incredible women, Mary Wilson and Ofelia Zapata, for their decades of dedication to TLSC's mission as client board members. Mary has devoted nearly 50 years to advocating for underserved Texans, while Ofelia has contributed 22 years of commitment to ensuring equal access to justice. Their contributions are more than just years of service—they are decades of wisdom, compassion, and belief in the power of justice for all. ? Thank you, Mary and Ofelia, for everything. ? Pictured left to right: TLSC Executive Director, Karen Miller; Board members, Adam Sheehan, Justice Gina Benavides, Justice Maria Salas-Mendoza, John Shaw, Mary Wilson, Karen Nicholson, Lauren Duke, John Jones?

We're proud to see Shelli Egger, TLSC Managing Attorney of Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault, speaking out on the complexities of domestic violence in the recent case of Brenna Swindell. Shelli's insight shows us of the courage it takes for survivors like Brenna to protect themselves in the most dangerous situations. "Domestic violence is all about power and control," Shelli shared. "When that control starts to slip, the situation can escalate quickly." We are committed to supporting survivors with compassion, safety planning, and legal options to help them regain control of their lives.