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When Lone Star Legal Aid launched its Artificial Intelligence Initiative, the goal was ambitious: explore how AI could help legal aid attorneys work more efficiently, improve internal operations, and make reliable legal information easier for the public to find. Throughout spring and summer 2026, that vision moved closer to reality. LSLA continued advancing three distinct AI tools—Juris, LSLAsks, and NAVI—while […]

Robert, an older veteran with a disability, had been living in a low-income housing community for veterans. His Social Security benefits were his sole income, and he relied on Medicare and Medicaid for healthcare. Robert continued to navigate limited resources after years of military service. Lone Star Legal Aid’s Military Veterans Unit reviewed Robert’s disabilities and military record and assisted […]

When C.B. arrived at Harris County Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Place 2, he was facing eviction from the home he shared with his wife and their two children, including a two-month-old baby. The family had fallen behind on rent after C.B.’s wife was placed on medical leave. Almost overnight, a household accustomed to relying on two incomes was […]

For La Keycha Buckner, a Harris County mother, buying a car was supposed to make life easier. She needed reliable transportation to get to work, take her daughter to school, and handle the everyday responsibilities of caring for her family. But just a day or two after buying a used vehicle, she realized something was wrong with it. The car […]

When Jim moved into his new duplex, he was looking forward to a new beginning. His first apartment was also the first place that was truly his own, so when his landlord began turning his rent away two months in a row, Jim was left bewildered. Each month, he was ready to pay. Each month, she refused to take it. […]

For most of his life, Mr. Bosley has lived in the same Harris County home. The house belonged to his parents and represented far more than a place to live—it was his homestead, his family’s legacy, and his only significant asset. As a disabled homeowner living on limited means, Mr. Bosley depended on the stability that the home provided. But […]

At 72 years old, Susie Smith, a resident of Bell County, Texas, found herself facing a frightening and traumatic situation after becoming the victim of domestic violence.  Susie, who is disabled, was seriously injured after an argument turned violent. According to court records, the man chased her, hit her in the head several times, and knocked her to the ground. […]

For Lesonna Lester, a renter in East Texas, the place she called home had been stable ground in an uncertain world — until it wasn’t.  Ms. Lester had been renting a townhouse on a one-year lease. A new owner purchased the property and introduced new demands. The new owner’s property manager and attorney appeared with a simple message: they wanted […]

A Mother’s Courage When Monica Grant rushed to her daughter’s school that day, she had no idea her life was about to change forever. Called in by a school counselor, Monica sat down and heard the words no parent is ever prepared for: her 14-year-old daughter, Nicky, had been enduring years of sexual abuse at the hands of her father, […]

Jake is a 42-year-old father, husband, military veteran, and survivor of domestic violence. Living with PTSD and anxiety, stability and consistency are especially important to Jake, particularly when it comes to spending time with his children.  After divorcing several years ago, Jake found himself locked in an ongoing and highly contentious custody and visitation dispute with his former partner. Although […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) will host a free community legal outreach event on Thursday, March 5, 2026, to help Port Arthur residents facing housing-related issues and other civil legal problems. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, located at 501 W. Thomas Blvd., […]

Too many Texans face serious legal problems without a lawyer by their side. Disability Rights Texas is partnering with Lone Star Legal Aid, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and Texas Legal Services Center to invite community-based organizations across the state to join the Community Justice Workers of Texas (CJW) Program — a statewide initiative designed to […]

Bailey met her boyfriend, Danny, through his sister. Their relationship was turbulent from the beginning, marked by emotional and physical abuse. After Danny was arrested for robbery, Bailey decided to end things for good, determined to focus on her career as a licensed security officer. But when Danny was released from jail more than a year later, he reached out […]

When Liza’s daughter and four grandchildren came to live with her in 2024, it was out of deep concern for their safety. Her daughter had left an abusive relationship and was diagnosed with a brain tumor on the left side of her head. According to her doctors, the injury may have been caused by being hit in the head by […]

After the 2021 winter freeze, 80-year-old Carolyn Addison Rivera’s life was upended. Like countless Texans, her home suffered damage from frozen pipes. When she turned to a plumber for help, the work performed was substandard and came with an inflated bill. When Carolyn rightfully disputed the charges, the plumber retaliated by slapping a mechanic’s lien on her home. Suddenly, she […]

Free multicultural holiday concert set for December 13; donations support access to justice Houston, TX — Lone Star Legal Aid is honored to be the beneficiary of the 8th annual Holiday Voyage presented by Apollo Chamber Players. This Houston tradition celebrates the season through a blend of global, multicultural music. The free concert takes place Saturday, December 13, 2025, at […]

Michael Manuel is a hardworking Texan living with a vision impairment who was hired at Amazon in September 2023 through Social Security’s Ticket to Work program. He asked for reasonable accommodations so he could do his job safely; instead, the employer failed to provide them and later terminated him for “absenteeism”—a charge Michael believed was retaliation for requesting accommodations. With […]

At Lone Star Legal Aid, we believe that safety, stability, and justice should never depend on someone’s income. Every day, our attorneys and advocates stand beside Texans facing eviction, domestic violence, denied benefits, unsafe housing, consumer fraud, and other life-altering legal crises. Last year alone, we closed more than 25,000 cases for veterans, survivors, seniors, families, and vulnerable communities across […]

For many families, Social Security benefits are a vital source of support. When those benefits disappear unexpectedly, it can truly shake their world. This was the reality for our client, Ms B, a dedicated 45-year-old mother of two, who faced an overwhelming situation when her disabled son’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits were suddenly stopped. Even though she had tried […]

Mallory and Nelson exchanged their vows in 2007 and were married until 2023. During their marriage, Nelson exhibited abusive behavior and engaged in illegal activities. Tragically, their 11-year-old grandson experienced severe trauma due to Nelson’s actions, which contributed to serious health issues, including seizures. Mallory didn’t think twice. She needed an escape, and this was it.   Mallory contacted Lone […]