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September 30, 2021 - Press Release

Texas Access to Justice Commission Quarterly Meeting

The Texas Access to Justice Commission quarterly meeting will be held on Monday, October 25th, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, via Zoom. The agenda will be posted when it becomes available and the Zoom link to the meeting will be included on the agenda. Please contact ATJMail@texasatj.org for more information. More »

September 23, 2021 - Press Release

Supreme Court of Texas Justice Brett Busby Appointed as Texas Access to Justice Commission Liaison

We are pleased to announce that Justice Brett Busby is the new Supreme Court of Texas Liaison to the Texas Access to Justice Commission. He has served as our Deputy Liaison for the past several years and we are thrilled to be working with him in the years to come!  More »

July 07, 2021 - Press Release

Texas Access to Justice Commission Quarterly Meeting

The Texas Access to Justice Commission quarterly meeting will be held Wednesday, July 28th, 9a - 12:30p. More »

April 08, 2021 - Press Release

Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans Raises Over $448,000

The Texas Access to Justice Commission, with its co-sponsor the State Bar of Texas, honored veterans throughout the state at the April 6 Virtual 2021 Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans. More than $448,000 was raised with all proceeds designated for addressing the civil legal needs of low-income Texans. The event also celebrated the Commission's 20th Anniversary. Supreme Court of Texas Chief Justice Nathan Hecht was joined by former Justice Deborah Hankinson and former Justice Harriet O’Neill to speak about the history of the Commission. The keynote speaker for the gala was General Larry O. Spencer, United States Air Force (Retired). More »

June 19, 2020 - Press Release

The Texas Access to Justice Commission exists to expand access to, and enhance the quality of, justice in civil legal matters for low-income Texans. Read the full statement from the Texas Access to Justice Commission.

The recent killings of Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and Mike Ramos amidst a public health and economic crisis that has disproportionately devastated communities of color underscores in excruciating ways that equal justice is not yet available to all Americans. We extend our most sincere condolences to their families and the communities that loved them.  More »

May 05, 2020 - Press Release

Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans raises $422,800

AUSTIN – The Texas Access to Justice Commission with its co-sponsor, the State Bar of Texas, honored veterans throughout the state at the Virtual 2020 Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans. More than $422,000 was raised to help provide civil legal services to low-income Texas veterans. More »

April 16, 2020 - Press Release

A toll-free legal assistance hotline is available to low-income individuals and families across Texas who are confronted with civil legal problems as a result of the pandemic: 800-504-7030

A toll-free legal assistance hotline is available to low-income individuals and families across Texas who are confronted with civil legal problems as a result of the pandemic. People may call 800-504-7030 toll-free to be connected with legal service providers in their area. More »

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