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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
Mar. 2, 2010
TAJF is accepting applications for
the 2010-11 Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program
Feb. 15, 2010
"Funds on the Chopping Block" Texas Lawyer Feb.
3, 2010
TAJF
is co-sponsoring the
Texas Forum on Self-Represented Litigants and the Courts
Jan. 25, 2010
Thank you to our 2009 Donors
Jan. 12, 2010
Dallas high school students host "Evening with the Chief" to benefit Texas Access to Justice Foundation
Dec. 18, 2009
"Indigent litigants get help from legal aid grant"
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Dec. 15, 2009
TAJF Awards New Grants for Pilot Projects Impacting the Texas Legal Delivery System Dec. 11, 2009
Speaker Straus Honored with Star of Justice Award for Access to Justice Efforts Dec. 7, 2009
"Need is up, funding plummets for legal aid" Washington
Post Nov. 13, 2009
News about
the FDIC's extended Transaction Account Guarantee (TAG) program
Nov. 9, 2009
Waco Banks Recognized for Supporting Legal Services to the Poor
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