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November 13, 2026 by Communications

Lone Star Legal Aid Awarded Texas Bar Foundation Grant for Family Law Trial Academy

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HOUSTON, TX — Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) has received a grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support the launch of the Legal Aid Family Law Trial Academy (FLawTA), a training program designed to strengthen legal representation in contested family law matters.

FLawTA will provide legal aid attorneys and pro bono volunteers with practical, skills-based training to prepare them for complex family court proceedings. Family law remains one of the greatest areas of need among legal aid clients, with demand for representation far exceeding the resources available through legal aid organizations and pro bono volunteers.

The academy aims to expand access to legal representation for low-income Texans by helping attorneys develop the skills and confidence needed to handle contested family law cases. With support from the Texas Bar Foundation, FLawTA will help equip more attorneys to serve individuals and families facing complex legal challenges.

The program is planned for October 2027. Additional information about registration and participation will be announced as it becomes available.

Since its inception in 1965, the Texas Bar Foundation has awarded more than $32 million in grants to law-related programs. Supported by members of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Bar Foundation is the nation’s largest charitably funded bar foundation.

About Lone Star Legal Aid

Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit law firm that provides free civil legal education, advice, and representation to eligible low-income individuals and families. LSLA serves 72 counties in eastern and Gulf Coast Texas and four counties in southwest Arkansas. To learn more, visit www.LoneStarLegal.org.

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