Legal Aid & Resources in Texas

Free legal services, court system information, and attorney verification for Texas residents.

Texas Legal Aid & Pro Bono

Free and low-cost legal services available to Texas residents.

Free legal counsel and representation for low-income people in 68 Texas counties across central, south, and west Texas.

Free civil legal services for low-income individuals and families in 114 counties across north and west Texas.

Free civil legal services for low-income residents in 72 counties covering the Houston metro area and east Texas.

Statewide legal education, advocacy, and representation for income-eligible Texans — manages TexasLawHelp.org.

Statewide legal information portal with self-help guides, interactive court forms, and referrals to free legal aid programs.

Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for Texas.

Official portal for all Texas state courts — district, county, justice, municipal, appeals, and the two highest courts.

Searchable directory of all Texas judges and courts by county, judicial district, or court level.

Fifteen intermediate appellate courts with civil and criminal jurisdiction across geographically defined districts.

Highest court for civil matters — the Chief Justice and eight justices with final authority on state civil and juvenile questions.

Highest court for criminal matters in Texas — hears all death penalty appeals and grants felony habeas corpus writs.

Official statewide e-filing system — mandatory for attorneys in civil, family, probate, and criminal cases across all courts.

Complete rules of civil, criminal, appellate, and evidence procedure along with local court rules and standards.

Statewide filing fee schedules for district, county, and justice courts published by the Office of Court Administration.

Confirm license status, check disciplinary history, and find regulatory resources.

Verify any Texas attorney's license status, registration history, and public grievance history.

Investigates and prosecutes attorney misconduct complaints on behalf of the Commission for Lawyer Discipline.

Mandatory professional organization for Texas attorneys — admissions, discipline, CLE, and the Lawyer Referral Service.

Agency of the Texas Supreme Court administering the bar exam and qualifying applicants for admission to the State Bar.

State Bar referral program serving 240+ counties — connects the public with prescreened attorneys for a $20 consultation.