Texas Legal Services Center provides legal advice, advocacy, representation, and education to underserved people across the state.
With more than a dozen practice areas, our work touches almost every aspect of civil law that impacts low-income Texans.
| Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
For qualified Texans, TLSC can give information and advice regarding eviction relief. Attorneys can negotiate with landlords so tenants can stay in their homes. Attorneys can also help tenants access local rent and utility programs. For some individuals, TLSC can provide in-court representation.
Must be income eligible. Priority goes to Texans who live in a rural Texas county as defined by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Residents of Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties are eligible.
?Must prove you are behind on rent/utilities or are being evicted from your primary residence. Must show that you are in danger of becoming homeless or at risk of living in an unsafe/unhealthy living environment. Must be experiencing financial hardship or are receiving unemployment.
Speak with an experienced child welfare attorney about Child Protective Services (CPS) issues in Texas.
We provide callers with reliable legal information and education over the phone and in an anonymous setting.
Anyone may call the Family Helpline—not just the parents of children involved with Child Protective Services. We frequently speak with extended relatives, family friends, and other concerned community members.
Click here to apply online for TLSC services.
There are no eligibility requirements. We accept all callers with questions about Texas Child Protective Services.
| Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Virtual court kiosks are computer stations that help community members connect with courts and find legal help. All kiosks are accessible in English and Spanish.
At a virtual court kiosk, you can
- Attend a virtual court hearing or meeting
- Learn about legal issues
- Learn about virtual court and file forms online
- Get legal help
Free
| Monday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
In rural centers across the state, TLSC hosts legal clinics once a month. Our attorneys can advise on civil legal issues including housing, divorce, child custody, and visitation rights.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must rent a house in Texas.
- Household income must be at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. (Click here to see if you qualify.)
In rural centers across the state, TLSC hosts legal clinics once a month. Our attorneys can advise on civil legal issues including housing, divorce, child custody, and visitation rights.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must rent a house in Texas.
- Household income must be at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. (Click here to see if you qualify.)
In rural centers across the state, TLSC hosts legal clinics once a month. Our attorneys can advise on civil legal issues including housing, divorce, child custody, and visitation rights.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must rent a house in Texas.
- Household income must be at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. (Click here to see if you qualify.)
In rural centers across the state, TLSC hosts legal clinics once a month. Our attorneys can advise on civil legal issues including housing, divorce, child custody, and visitation rights.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must rent a house in Texas.
- Household income must be at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. (Click here to see if you qualify.)
Virtual court kiosks are computer stations that help community members connect with courts and find legal help. All kiosks are accessible in English and Spanish.
At a virtual court kiosk, you can
- Attend a virtual court hearing or meeting
- Learn about legal issues
- Learn about virtual court and file forms on line
- Get legal help
Free