2017 Legislative Priority: Improve Access to Self-Help Resources for Pro-Se Litigants

Stay up-to-date on our top priorities during Texas' 85th Legislative Session. This issue falls under Courts & Due Process:

Texans without an attorney to represent them are often at a disadvantage during the legal process. Research shows few resources exist for pro-se litigants in Texas, and where there is information, it is inconsistent and difficult to access. To help improve the justice system, Texas Appleseed advocates that court websites must have links to self-help resources, including those designated by the Office of Court Administration as well as links to the State Bar’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service, any legal aid or pro bono organizations serving that county, and any court-affiliated self-help center serving that county.

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