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March 31, 2022 - Press Release

Texas Access to Justice Commission Quarterly Meeting

The Texas Access to Justice Commission quarterly meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022, 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. at the AT&T Conference Center, 1900 University Avenue, Room 301, Austin, Texas 78705.. Please contact ATJMail@texasatj.org for more information. More »

March 16, 2022 - Press Release

Texas Access to Justice Commission Meeting

A Texas Access to Justice Commission meeting will be held March 30, from 12pm – 2pm, via Zoom only due to the resurgence of COVID. Please contact ATJMail@texasatj.org for more information. More »

February 24, 2022 - Publications

Remote Hearings Take Longer, But Increase Access

In December 2021, the National Center for State Courts published its first national review of data about remote hearings before and during the pandemic, and NCSC found that remote proceedings take about a third longer than in-person hearings largely due to technology-related issues and lack of preparation by participants.  More »

January 26, 2022 - In The Media

2021: THE YEAR IN REVIEW Texas Access to Justice

Only if we have society informed of the great need and terrible cost of lack of access to justice can we honor our pledge of allegiance: “and justice for all.” More »

January 13, 2022 - In The Media

It Should Take More Than 10-Minutes to Evict Someone

See the editorial from the New York Times by Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht and DC Court of Appeals Chief Judge Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, which encourages courts to think differently about eviction cases and avoid going back to the old way of doing business. Through creative new programs and partnerships, courts can find a better way to managing their eviction courts and to prevent unnecessary and avoidable harm.  More »

January 12, 2022 - Press Release

Texas Access to Justice Commission Quarterly Meeting - Updated

The Texas Access to Justice Commission quarterly meeting will be held Thursday, January 20, 2022, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, via Zoom only due to the resurgence of COVID. Please contact ATJMail@texasatj.org for more information. More »

December 30, 2021 - Press Release

Texas Access to Justice Commission Quarterly Meeting

The Texas Access to Justice Commission quarterly meeting will be held on Thursday, January 20th, 2022, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, 1414 Colorado St, Austin, TX 78701, Room 101 and via Zoom. The agenda, including the Zoom link, will be posted here after it has been finalized. Please contact ATJMail@texasatj.org for more information. More »

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