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Dallas attorney Harriet Miers announced as incoming Chair; Houston attorney and current Chair Harry Reasoner announced as Chair Emeritus of the Texas Access to Justice Commission
The Supreme Court of Texas announced Dallas attorney Harriet Miers will assume the role of Chair of the Texas Access to Justice Commission, effective January 1, 2022. Harry Reasoner, the current chair of the Commission will serve as Chair Emeritus. More »
Texas Law Firms Earn Recognition for Access to Justice Support
Texas Supreme Court Justice Brett Busby, the Supreme Court’s liaison to the Commission, presented awards to the 2021 Champions of Justice law firms that were commended for their outstanding support of the year-long fundraising effort called the Justice for All Campaign. More »
Texas Access to Justice Commission Quarterly Meeting
The Texas Access to Justice Commission quarterly meeting will be held on Monday, October 25th, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, via Zoom. The agenda will be posted when it becomes available and the Zoom link to the meeting will be included on the agenda. Please contact ATJMail@texasatj.org for more information. More »
Supreme Court of Texas Justice Brett Busby Appointed as Texas Access to Justice Commission Liaison
We are pleased to announce that Justice Brett Busby is the new Supreme Court of Texas Liaison to the Texas Access to Justice Commission. He has served as our Deputy Liaison for the past several years and we are thrilled to be working with him in the years to come! More »
Texas Access to Justice Commission Quarterly Meeting
The Texas Access to Justice Commission quarterly meeting will be held Wednesday, July 28th, 9a - 12:30p. More »
Happy 20th Anniversary to TAJC!
The Texas Access to Justice Commission was established in 2001. April 2021 marks our 20th Anniversary! More »
Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans Raises Over $448,000
The Texas Access to Justice Commission, with its co-sponsor the State Bar of Texas, honored veterans throughout the state at the April 6 Virtual 2021 Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans. More than $448,000 was raised with all proceeds designated for addressing the civil legal needs of low-income Texans. The event also celebrated the Commission's 20th Anniversary. Supreme Court of Texas Chief Justice Nathan Hecht was joined by former Justice Deborah Hankinson and former Justice Harriet O’Neill to speak about the history of the Commission. The keynote speaker for the gala was General Larry O. Spencer, United States Air Force (Retired). More »
