This month, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is highlighting immigration law resources available through the library. Whether you are researching immigration procedures, looking for authoritative legal commentary, or seeking self-help legal information, the library offers materials designed to help patrons better understand this area of law.
Read moreSunshine Week Spotlight: The Texas Public Information Act
Each March, Sunshine Week highlights the importance of open government, public accountability, and the public’s right to know how governmental institutions operate. Transparency laws at both the federal and state level play a crucial role in supporting these principles. Many people are familiar with the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which allows members of the public to request records from federal agencies. However, FOIA applies only to federal government records. In Texas, access to information held by state and local governmental bodies is governed by a different law: the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA).
Read moreTech Tuesday: Justice Tech and the “In-Between” Gap: Why Libraries Matter
For this Tech Tuesday, our director, Andre Davison, highlights the growing role of justice tech tools. These innovations—especially legal aid AI assistants—offer scalable, responsible support, and law libraries are becoming essential guides helping communities find and use trustworthy resources.
Read moreRumor Has It...The Justice Gap Has Been Solved!
Wouldn’t that be something? Unfortunately, this headline-worthy development is just that—a rumor. And today is National Start a Rumor Day. In observance of this quirky national day, we’re exploring the truth of the justice gap, not the rumor, with the following facts below.
Read moreCelebrating Love Your Lawyer Day: Honoring our Allies in Justice
Each year on the first Friday in November, the legal community celebrates Love Your Lawyer Day, a time to recognize the dedication, compassion, and public service of lawyers who make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. This year, on November 7, 2025, we take special pride in honoring the many attorneys who work tirelessly to promote fairness, uphold the rule of law, and expand access to justice—particularly those serving in legal aid and pro bono roles, including the Houston Volunteer Lawyers and all the attorneys at Lone Star Legal Aid
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