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.
Read moreApril is Immigration & Citizenship Law Resources Month
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.
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