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Attorneys
Texas attorneys play a vital role in ensuring that all Texans are afforded equal
access to the justice system. From making charitable contributions to legal aid
organizations to providing pro bono or reduced-fee legal advice and representation,
Texas attorneys consistently demonstrate their commitment on an ongoing basis to
the provision of civil legal aid to low-income men, women and children.
Whether an attorney is a partner in a large law firm or a front line legal aid advocate,
his or her contributions make a significant difference in the lives of hundreds
of thousands of Texans each year.
Another way attorneys contribute to civil legal services in Texas is through the
Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts Program. The
program, which is mandatory in Texas, generates millions of dollars annually to
fund the provision of civil legal services to the poor.
Trust account requirements
Choose an eligible financial institution
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CHANGES TO IOLTA RULES EFFECTIVE JAN. 13, 2009
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The
Supreme Court of Texas amended the IOLTA Rules to reflect a change in
the interest rate calculation of IOLTA accounts.
Supreme Court Advisory and
Order
Jan. 13, 2009
The Foundation will be working with financial institutions to ensure
they are in compliance with the new rules by the March 1 deadline.
In the unlikely event your financial institution chooses not to continue
as an eligible institution, the Foundation will contact you to discuss
your options.
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Recent News
Sept. 1, 2010
Central Bank Becomes Prime Partner
July 20, 2010
Texas Rep. Pete P. Gallego Recognized with Legislative Hero Award
June 30, 2010
New Booklet "A Lawyer's Guide to Client Trust Accounts"
May 5, 2010
Texas Access to Justice Commission Raises Funds for Legal Services for Veterans
Apr. 27, 2010
League of Women Voters of Texas Receives Star of Justice Award for Access to Justice Efforts
Apr. 19, 2010
Access to Justice Commission Hosts Gala Benefiting Legal Services for Veterans
Apr. 13, 2010
"Going it Alone"
an article on self-represented litigants on TexasTribune.org Apr. 8, 2010
A blog post on
Dallas Morning News
about the Forum on self-represented litigants Apr. 5, 2010
An op-ed by Chief Justice Jefferson & Commission Chair Reasoner on self-represented
litigants appears in the
Dallas Morning News,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram and
Houston Chronicle
Mar. 30, 2010
First Texas Forum on Self-Represented Litigants and the Courts to be held April 8-9 in Dallas
Mar. 12, 2010
Chief Justice Jefferson names Justice Hecht as new Foundation liaison
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