Texas veterans are invited to participate in Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week (TVLAW), a statewide effort in honor of Veterans Day coordinated by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation and legal aid programs across the state.
During the week of Nov. 4-11, legal aid programs, local bar associations, law schools and pro bono private lawyers will provide civil legal services for qualified Texas veterans in various locations throughout the state.
The Texas Access to Justice Foundation provided grant funding this year to 13 nonprofit organizations that provide civil legal services to veterans. Last year, legal aid organizations provided legal services to more than 6,300 Texas veterans.
A list of in-person and virtual clinics and events throughout the state can be found on the Citizen website. Assistance and referrals are also provided through a statewide hotline for veterans at Texas Legal Services Center, 1-800-622-2520, option 2 or online at https://texaslawhelp.org/ through the live chat feature.
Outside of Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week, veterans can receive legal aid assistance year-round at legal aid clinics, both in-person and virtual, across the state.
Below is a location of a live event in relative proximity to Colorado County, as well as the virtual events available for veterans in the area.
Veteran Application and Information Session Wednesday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to noon.
El Campo Library 2000 Church St. El Campo, TX 77437
Contact for more information: 713-652-0077 Vet Week Online Various events Nov. 6 – 10 Register online at https://www.facebook.comLoneStar-LegalAid/.
Austin LRS Legal Line Monday, Nov. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Contact for more information: 512-472-8303 Lone Star Legal Aid Veteran Outreach Event Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Contact for more information: 713-652-0077 Dallas Bar Association Legal Line Wednesday, Nov. 8, 4-8 p.m. Register online.
Veterans Virtual Legal Clinic (Midland) Thursday, Nov. 9, 9:30 11:30 a.m.
Contact for more information: 432-332-1207
Free Veterans Virtual Legal Clinic Thursday, Nov. 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Contact for more information: 432-332-1207
Veterans Telephone Counsel & Advice Clinic Thursday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
Contact for more information: 800-354-1889 extension 1529
Veterans’ Virtual Legal Advice Clinic San Antonio Legal Services Association Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1-4 p.m. Contact for more information: 210-764-9119. Register online at https://www.sa-lsa.org/veterans/.