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About the Texas Access to Justice Foundation
The Texas Access to Justice Foundation is the leading funder of legal aid in Texas.
The organization is committed to the vision that all Texans will have equal access
to justice, regardless of their income.
The Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was created by the Supreme Court
of Texas in 1984 to administer the newly implemented Interest on Lawyers’ Trust
Accounts (IOLTA) Program. Since then, TAJF has diversified its funding sources to
include public funding and private donations.
The Foundation grants millions of dollars per year to
approximately 40 organizations statewide that provide free civil legal
assistance to low-income Texans. With TAJF grants, legal aid
organizations provide free legal assistance in civil matters, such as
protection from domestic violence and assistance with housing issues, to
more than 100,000 low-income Texans each year.
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Recent News
Jan. 27, 2012
Statement on News Regarding the Hold on Low Interest Rates and the Effect on Legal Aid Programs
Dec. 15, 2011
Texas Senator Kirk Watson to Receive Texas Access to Justice Legislative Hero
Award
Nov. 15, 2011
Statement on Funding Cuts to Texas LSC-funded Legal Aid Programs
Nov. 4, 2011
State
Bar Gives $1.75 Million for Student Loan Repayment Program
Oct. 25, 2011
Texas Joins in National Pro Bono Celebration: Supreme Court of Texas Issues
Resolution
Oct. 3, 2011
Rep. Pete Gallego Reappointed to TAJF Board
Sept. 29, 2011
Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section Donates $30,000 to TAJF
Sept. 27, 2011
First State Bank (Ennis) Becomes Prime Partner
Sept. 13, 2011
First State Bank of Mineral Wells Becomes Prime Partner
Sept. 7, 2011
Roland Johnson Appointed to TAJF Board of Directors
Aug. 29, 2011
Tate Reappointed Chair of TAJF Board of Directors
July 21, 2011
Commission and Foundation Applaud the Texas Legislature for Providing Funding for State's Legal Aid System
June 27, 2011
Texas Legislature Issues Joint Resolution Commending the State Supreme Court for Its Efforts to Preserve Access to Justice for All Texans
in Legislature
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