At the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, we believe that access to justice begins with access to legal information. That belief has guided our work for more than a century. It inspired the creation of LAWPods: private, technology-enabled spaces located within community libraries where individuals can connect with trusted legal information, virtual reference services, and community resources closer to home.
Read moreHonoring Pride Month Through Advance Care Planning
The Compassion & Choices/SAGE Advance Care Planning Toolkit was developed specifically to address the unique planning needs and concerns that many LGBTQ+ adults may face. For some individuals, chosen family members, close friends, or unmarried partners—not biological relatives—are the people they trust most to make healthcare decisions. Without the proper legal documents in place, however, those trusted individuals may not automatically have the authority to act on a loved one's behalf.
Read moreHonoring Immigrant Heritage Month
Thanks to these immigrant cultures, we have a beautiful American identity. The position that immigrants held in the creation of our identity is often overlooked, but in 2014, an organization called "I Am an Immigrant" wanted to highlight the amazing impact they have.
Read moreHBA Law Week 2026: The Texas Constitution and the Rule of Law
The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library joins the Houston Bar Association and other legal organizations across the state in celebrating Law Week 2026. This year’s theme, “The Texas Constitution and the Rule of Law,” carries special significance, as 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the current Texas Constitution, which took effect on February 15, 1876.
Read moreLaw Day 2026: The Rule of Law, the American Dream, and Access for All
Each year on May 1, we observe Law Day—a national moment to reflect on the role of law in our daily lives and in the life of our democracy. The 2026 theme, “The Rule of Law and the American Dream,” invites us to consider how legal structures shape opportunity, stability, and fairness.
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