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Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.

When you’re facing a legal problem, it can be difficult to know where to turn.  Maybe you’re worried about losing your home. Maybe you’re struggling to get the benefits you depend on. Maybe you’re experiencing domestic violence and need help protecting yourself and your family. Or maybe you simply don’t know what your rights are or what steps to take […]

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 […]

Lone Star Legal Aid is urging community members to stay alert as scammers continue targeting people seeking legal assistance by impersonating nonprofit legal aid organization  In several states, individuals posing as legal aid representatives have been contacting members of the public by phone calls and text messages. The scammers falsely claim to represent the organization and demand payment for legal services.  Legal Aid Is […]

Lone Star Legal Aid will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. All offices will reopen on Monday, July 6, 2026. Texans can still apply for free legal help online at www.lonestarlegal.org.

Tax laws are constantly evolving, and keeping up with those changes can feel overwhelming — especially when they directly impact your finances, benefits, or filing obligations. At Lone Star Legal Aid, we believe that everyone deserves access to clear, reliable legal information. That’s why our attorneys are hosting a free Facebook Live event to help break down recent updates in […]

At just 12 years old, Mara was diagnosed with Takayasu Arteritis, a rare condition that left her unable to walk. Doctors told her she would live with disability for the rest of her life. By the time she turned 20, she was also managing IgM Nephropathy, another rare disease that affected her kidney function. Despite the severity of her conditions, the Social […]

When Mariah married her military husband, Sean, she helped raise two children with him, as well as his young son from a previous relationship. That child, now a teenager, recently came out as transgender and asked to be called Calvin. Mariah was committed to supporting Calvin through his transition, but their lives were shattered when Calvin confided that Sean had […]

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 Sarah, age 15, was told by her dentist that she needed braces, her family assumed their health coverage through a Managed Care Organization (MCO) would help. But instead, Sarah’s orthodontic claims were denied again and again, with the MCO insisting the treatment was not “medically necessary.”  Unsure how to fight the repeated denials, Sarah’s mother, Kathy, turned to Lone Star […]

Band Little Victories to Compete on Behalf of Legal Aid at White Oak Music Hall Houston, TX — Lone Star Legal Aid is proud to announce that it has been selected as a beneficiary nonprofit of Law Rocks Houston, the city’s annual battle-of-the-bands fundraiser featuring musicians from Houston’s legal community. The event will take place on Thursday, March 26, 2026, […]

Dennis, a hardworking landscaper, built his life around providing for his wife and young daughter. But when his health began to decline—high blood pressure, gout, arthritis, chronic pain, and depression—he could no longer keep working. When he applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), he was denied and told he was “not disabled.”  Unsure where to turn, Dennis reached out […]

Maira and her husband, Charlesh, married in Pakistan in 2013 and later built a life in the United States with their two children. At first, things looked promising—they obtained work, secured green cards, and planned for U.S. citizenship. But once in Texas, Charlesh’s behavior turned controlling and abusive.  He isolated Maira, cut her off from financial independence, and forced her […]

Paul, a minor diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, has relied on Medicaid for years to receive specialized treatment for his eye condition. For five years, UnitedHealthcare, his Managed Care Organization (MCO), covered visits with a neuro-ophthalmologist who understood his complex needs. But without warning, UnitedHealthcare suddenly denied coverage for Paul’s annual visit, claiming his doctor was out-of-network.  […]

Mark, a minor living with multiple disabilities and serious health challenges, suddenly lost access to his Medicaid benefits—even after his mother, Laura, submitted all required renewal paperwork. Laura only discovered the denial when she tried to take Mark to the doctor, only to be told his coverage had been cut off. Without Medicaid, Mark’s urgent medical needs went unmet, leaving […]

Morgan, a 20-year-old living with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, depression, and seizures, had relied on Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) since the age of four. For sixteen years, these benefits provided critical support for him and his family. That stability was abruptly threatened when the Social Security Administration (SSA) sent Morgan a letter stating his benefits would be […]

When Claire met Drew at church in Illinois, she thought she had found her perfect match. What began as kindness and generosity soon revealed itself as “love bombing”—a tactic abusers use to lure their partners into toxic, controlling relationships. Within months of their marriage, Drew’s verbal abuse escalated into physical violence, leaving Claire isolated and afraid.  Even pregnancy did not […]

Alex has lived with significant medical challenges for most of his life. He suffers from a kidney disorder, insulin-dependent diabetes, a learning disability, and severe depression. He cannot walk without a walker or wheelchair, and requires frequent hospital visits each year. Diagnosed with diabetes at age six, Alex’s health continued to decline into adulthood, and he was later diagnosed with […]

For five years, Sophia worked tirelessly to care for her four children, two of whom are autistic, while enduring an increasingly abusive marriage to her husband, Ricky. What began as emotional abuse grew into physical violence, neglect, and threats. “He would say things like, ‘It’s my way or the highway. I will punish you,’” Sophia recalled. “My daughter was only […]

For years, Mallory endured abuse during her marriage to Nelson, whom she wed in 2007. Behind closed doors, Nelson’s harmful behavior escalated into illegal activity that devastated their family. The trauma became unbearable when Mallory discovered that Nelson had sexually abused their 11-year-old grandchild, whose health deteriorated under the weight of the abuse and stress, even triggering seizures.  Determined to […]