Legal Hotlines
*for All Texas Residents*
LegalLine (provided by the Austin Lawyer Referral Service)
The Austin LRS offers its LegalLine on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The phone number to call is (512) 472-8303. Attorneys who are bilingual (English/Spanish) are available / También se habla español.
LegalLine (provided by the Dallas Bar Association)
The Dallas Bar Association offers its LegalLine on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The phone number to call is (214) 220-7476. Spanish-speaking attorneys may be available / Es posible que también se hable español ciertos días.
LegalLine (provided by the Houston Bar Association)
The Houston Bar Association offers its LegalLine on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The phone number to call is (713) 759-1133. This service is also offered in Spanish on the 1st Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the same phone number.
LegalLine (provided by the Tarrant County Bar Association)
The Tarrant County Bar Association offers its LegalLine on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The phone number to call is (817) 335-1239.
Lawyer Referral Information System
The State Bar of Texas offers callers assistance with finding a lawyer. Lawyers participating in the referral service charge no more than $20 for an initial 30 minute consultation. If you and the lawyer decide to work together after this consultation, a payment agreement will be negotiated between you and the lawyer for his or her legal services. 1-800-496-0043
La Asociación de Abogados de Houston ofrece una línea telefónica por la cual uno puede hablar con un abogado gratis para recibir consejos legales. La línea telefónica se ofrece el primer jueves de cada mes de las 6 p.m. hasta las 8 p.m. El número de teléfono es (713) 759-1133.
Legal Hotline for Texans Over Age 60 or Medicare Recipients
The Texas Legal Services Center offers a free legal hotline for Texans over the age of 60 or Texans who receive Medicare. The phone number to call is 1-800-622-2520.
Veteran's Legal Assistance Project
The Texas Legal Services Center offers a free legal hotline for low-income Texas veterans and their families (with a focus on outreach to the disabled veterans who live in rural areas of the state). They provide assistance with civil legal questions. The phone number to call is 1-800-622-2520, option 2. The Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans program from the State Bar of Texas may also be able to connect veterans with free or low-cost legal assistance.
*Family Law Hotlines*
Access and Visitation Hotline
The Texas Office of the Attorney General's Child Support Division offers an access and visitation legal hotline that provides parents with basic legal information about issues related to family law issues, such as custody, visitation, and child support. The hotline is available on weekdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The phone number to call is (866) 292-4636. Spanish language assistance is also available / También se habla español.
The Family Helpline is staffed by lawyers who can provide legal information and education regarding CPS (Child Protective Services) issues. They can provide information regarding CPS investigations, service plans, legal terms, kinship care, what to expect in court, and other related topics. It is a project of the Texas Legal Services Center, the Texas Children's Commission, the Children's Justice Act, and the Texas Access to Justice Foundation. The Family Helpline is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The phone number to call is (844) 888-6565. Spanish language assistance is also available / También se habla español.
La Línea de Ayuda a la Familia ofrece información legal relacionada al Servicio de Protección al Menor de Texas (CPS). Los abogados disponibles a traves de esta línea de ayuda ofrecen información y educación sobre investigaciones de CPS, planes de servicio, términos legales, cuidado a miembros de familia, qué esperar en la corte, y otros temas relacionados con CPS. La línea es un proyecto de Texas Legal Services Center, Texas Children's Commission, Children's Justice Act, y Texas Access to Justice Foundation. La Línea de Ayuda a la Familia es disponible de lunes a viernes, 9:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. El número de teléfono es (844) 888-6565 y se habla español.
The Texas Advocacy Project offers two free legal hotlines: the Hope Line, which addresses a variety of legal concerns related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and the Pro-Bono Attorney Line, which is reserved for attorneys seeking legal assistance for pro bono domestic violence cases. These hotlines are staffed by attorneys Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Hope Line is available at (800) 374-4673. The Pro-Bono Attorney Line is available at (866) 598-4277.
*Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Violent Crime Hotlines*
Legal Aid for Survivors of Sexual Assault (LASSA)
LASSA advocates provide sexual assault survivors with information and advice about legal issues that may arise following a sexual assault. The phone number to call is 1-800-991-5153. Spanish language assistance is also available / También se habla español.
Advocates for Victims of Crime (AVOICE)
The Texas Legal Services Center and the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault provide a free and confidential legal hotline for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse or assault, stalking, cyber-stalking, or any other form of violent crime. The phone number to call is (888) 343-4414, or you can contact AVOICE online. If you need assistance in a language other than English, an interpreter or native speaker may be available to speak with you.
Stop Abuse For Everyone (SAFE) SAFEline
SAFEline may provide direct legal representation and legal advice for survivors of domestic abuse, child abuse, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. The phone number to call is 1-512-267-7233. You can also text them directly at 1-737-888-7233, or you can chat with SAFE online. Spanish language assistance is also available / También se habla español.
The Texas Advocacy Project offers two free legal hotlines: the Hope Line, which addresses a variety of legal concerns related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and the Pro-Bono Attorney Line, which is reserved for attorneys seeking legal assistance for pro bono domestic violence cases. These hotlines are staffed by attorneys Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Hope Line is available at (800) 374-4673. The Pro-Bono Attorney Line is available at (866) 598-4277.
*Other Legal Hotlines*
Division of Workers' Compensation
The Division of Workers' Compensation offers several hotlines for concerns regarding workers' compensation claims, workplace safety, suspected workers' compensation fraud, and other issues. Please view the organization's website for the numbers to call. Lubbock Office: 22 Briercroft Office Park, Suite A, Lubbock, TX 79412-3089, 1-800-252-7031, option 1.
Equal Justice Center — Workers' Rights and DACA Applications
The Equal Justice Center provides free legal advice regarding employment matters (e.g., unpaid or low wages) to low-income workers. They also provide assistance preparing and submitting applications for the DACA program (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). For assistance regarding your rights at work, call (800) 853-4028; for DACA application help, call (888) 670-6854. See the organization's website for the number of the EJC location nearest you. Spanish language assistance is also available / También se habla español.
South Central Pension Rights Project
The Texas Legal Services Center offers a free hotline for assistance with employer-sponsored retirement benefits. Their services are offered regardless of income status. The phone number to call is 1-800-443-2528.
Texas Foster Youth Justice Project
The Texas Foster Youth Justice Project helps current and former foster youth by providing free legal advice, assistance, guidance, and representation in enforcing foster youth rights. They also assist with legal barriers to a successful transition out of foster care. Additionally, they assist those who work with foster youth including caseworkers, attorneys ad litem, and foster parents. The number to call is 1-877-313-3688. They are also available via e-mail at info@texasfosteryouth.org.
Texas Immigrant Rights Hotline
The Texas Immigrant Rights Hotline is staffed by volunteer attorneys who can answer questions about immigration law and provide referrals for legal services. This hotline is provided by the Houston Immigration Legal Services Collaborative, the ACLU of Texas, the Tahirih Justice Center, Houston Volunteer Lawyers, and the Vinson & Elkins law firm. The hotline is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except on holidays. The phone number to call is 1-833-468-4664. If you need assistance in a language other than English, a translator may be available to assist.
Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) Rules Queue
The TSBP Rules Queue is a hotline created to assist Texans with questions or issues about Texas pharmacy laws and rules. Please see their website for FAQs and TSBP rules. The phone number to call is (512) 305-8070.
Texas Attorney General--Lubbock Office
Texas Attorney General
CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION
6302 Iola Ave. Suite 200
Lubbock, Texas 79424
806.767.0521