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Client Story: A Veteran Gets a Renewed Sense of Pride for Her Military Service

Mary tried many options before reaching out to TLSC for assistance with her Military Discharge Upgrade request. Nothing worked.

Legal Aid Clinics Serving Rural Communities Across Texas

Almost all of Texas Legal Services Center's programs serve clients remotely, making it easier to work with rural Texans.

Stop TX Eviction Launches to Keep Renters Housed

Stop TX Eviction, a new online information portal, is a step-by-step guide to help tenants understand their legal rights.

Winston & Strawn Attorneys Join Our Fight Against Predatory Lending

A multifaceted collaboration led to the successful settlement of a Federal Case against landlord/mortgage lender HMK.

Vinson & Elkins Pro Bono Duo Challenge the Denial of a Veteran's Benefits

Access to which VA benefits a vet receives is defined by their Military Discharge Characterization. Sometimes, these need to be corrected.

Kirkland & Ellis Attorney Helps Low-Income Families Protect Generational Wealth

Transfer on Death Deeds became legal in Texas in 2015 and were devised as a simple mechanism for transferring ownership of land.

TLSC Client Brings Reform to Ellis County Sheriff's Department

Roughly 30,000 people with disabilities live in Ellis County, including Ruben Solis. He said he’s proud of standing up for his rights.

Piecemeal Eviction Protections Leave Residents Confused and Uncertain

TLSC Client Jennifer was protected by a local eviction moratorium when her landlord moved to evict her.

Ellis County Resident with Huntington's Disease Dismisses Federal Police Brutality Case

New training requirements, policies, and certifications so that deputies can better identify, interact with, and accommodate people.

Fight for Justice: Meet Maria

Maria talks about the courage of her clients, how COVID-19 is impacting victims, and the importance of trauma-informed care.