Austin Resources for Those Experiencing Income Loss Due to COVID-19

Efforts to help Austinites struggling to make rent or pay bills

"...conrete like food and toiletries. Thankfully, the city has resources to help you stay afloat...."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Post by Evan Rodriguez

Local Orgs Help Identify Medical & Legal Support for Trans Residents

Learn your rights with Gender Affirmation

"...the clinical setting. Along with Out Youth and Austin Medical-Legal Partnership, Kind is now hosting Gender Affirmation: Law and..."

Feb. 18, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Abortion Resources for Texans and Beyond

From counseling to contraception to legal services, here are your options

"...recent update to this resource guide, it is still legal to seek an abortion in Texas, but those who..."

May 6, 2022 News Feature

Austin, Texas Cities Promise Legal Fight Against SB 4

City Council to vote on SB 4 lawsuit resolution Thursday

"...set to go into effect Sept. 1, however, a legal challenge from a number of eager cities and immigrant-rights..."

May 16, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Wages Legal Battle Against SB 4 in Court

Austin filing argues SB 4 violates U.S. Constitution

"...As promised, the city of Austin has begun its legal battle against the constitutionality of anti-immigrant Senate Bill 4,..."

June 2, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Resources to Support Black Austinites During Police Brutality Protests

How to help and how to find help

"...Resources for Arrested or Hurt Protesters..."

June 3, 2020 News Post by Selome Hailu

Abortion Resources in Texas and Beyond

Services, financial assistance, contraception, counseling, and more

"...recent update to this resource guide, it is still legal to seek an abortion in Texas, but those who..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Inhuman Resources

City HR employees rebel over director's actions, city response

"...The bureaucratic face of the city's Human Resources Department – charged with managing the city's hiring and..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Free Legal Counsel at Magistration Fizzles Out

County pulls the plug on pilot program thwarted by staffing crises

"...and Public Defender's Office, a pilot program providing free legal assistance to poor people at the Travis County Jail..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Another Legal Battle Lost in the Fight for Abortion Rights

While ACLU fights for a few more weeks of abortion services, providers look to haven states

"...The legal skirmishes that could have bought Texans a few more..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Council Commits to Immigrant Legal Services

Five-year plan for $375,000 approved last week

"...approved a $375,000 contract for five years to provide legal services for immigrants who live at or below 200%..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Local Resources for Human Trafficking Victims

"...SafePlace A nonprofit providing services such as counseling, legal advocacy, and case management to domestic violence and sexual..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature

The Common Law

Need Legal Advice? – Call LegalLine - Austin's Free Legal Hotline

"...Do you face a general legal issue that makes you want to learn more about..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

Travis County 'Death Spiral'

Facing a personnel dilemma, the commissioners respond: Fire everybody!

"...a much more complicated workplace situation within the Human Resources Man­agement Department – a situation that commissioners and the..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Capitol Chronicle

In Texas Courtrooms, a Fair Legal Defense is Often an Empty Promise

"...about the matter of state-supported indigent defense: that is, legal assistance and representation for poor people. Phillips offered polite..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: All the King's Horses

Moving toward fairness on property taxes

"...should they lose a disputed judgment, appraisers pay the legal fees – not so the property owners, a perfect..."

July 25, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Feds: Hands off Pot Users in Colorado and Washington

In two states where pot is now legal, feds take back seat approach

"...will not – for now, at least –s take legal action to challenge laws in Colorado and Washington passed..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Common Law

Volunteer Legal Services – Free Weekly Legal Clinic

"...Volunteer Legal Services – Free Weekly Legal Clinic..."

March 6, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Free Legal Aid – Do I Qualify?

"...How do I know if Iqualify to receive free legal help?..."

March 21, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Need Legal Advice? – Call LegalLine - Austin's Free Legal Hotline

"...Need Legal Advice? Call LegalLine – Austin's Free Legal Hotline..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

5th Circuit Restores Medication Abortion (For Now)

Latest twist in legal battle offers partial victory to providers

"...In a series of dizzying legal twists and turns over state officials’ draconian decision to..."

April 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Trump's Mass Deportation Threat: Austin Responds

Mayor Adler: "We will take steps to mobilize community partners and resources"

"...will begin the process of removing the millions of illegal aliens who have illicitly found their way into the..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Picking Up the TAB

The Travis Co. DA and the courts consider Texas Association of Business money spent during the fall campaign.

"...Earle's current inquiry -- a "frivolous" waste of public resources, according to the T.A.B. -- threatens to deflate the..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lone Justice

To Protect Resources, Judge Bunton Defies Politicians

"...After numerous delays by Babbitt, the Save Our Springs Legal Defense Fund compelled Bunton to order Babbitt to decide..."

Sept. 13, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

UPDATE: Flood of Relief

In tragedy's wake, Central Texas continues to care for her own

"...bring you the latest, as new good deeds and resources pop up and Texas begin to heal. Please share..."

May 29, 2015 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Van Boven vs. the Texas Medical Board: Now At the State's Highest Court

Hearing latest step in doctor's lengthy fight

"...former executive director) of acting “ultra vires” (outside their legal authority) in refusing to take exonerating action that Van..."

Sept. 28, 2021 News Post by Michael King

The Common Law

Hurricane Harvey – common legal questions

"...Do some property owners have a legal claim against the government for releasing water into their..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Column by Luke Ellis

Breaking the Chains

Slavery may be illegal, but it's not eradicated

"...and other South American countries where slavery was still legal. Slavery continued in the U.S. as well in less..."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Council, Community Urge APD to Halt Marijuana Arrests

Activists claim strategy unfairly impacts minorities, wastes resources

"...what they didn't want to hear: "Marijuana is still illegal under both state and federal law."..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Reaching for Queertopia in Austin

Local queer-led org works to support the unhoused LGBTQ community

"...Unhoused LGBTQ folks being disadvantaged when finding resources to help them stay safe isn't a new story..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

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