November 6-12 is Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week
Texas veterans are invited to participate in Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week (TVLAW), a statewide effort in honor of Veteran’s Day coordinated by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation and legal aid programs across the state. During the week of Nov. 6-12, legal aid programs, local bar associations, law schools and pro bono private lawyers will provide civil legal services for qualified Texas veterans in various locations throughout the state.
The Texas Access to Justice Foundation provided grant funding this year to 13 nonprofit organizations that provide civil legal services to veterans. Last year, legal aid organizations provided legal services to nearly 6,000 Texas veterans.
A list of in-person and virtual clinics and events throughout the state can be found here. Assistance and referrals are also provided through a statewide hotline for veterans, 1-800-622-2520, option 2.
EVENTS: Virtual events
Vet Week Online: Survivor’s Benefits – virtual only
Monday, Nov. 7, 3 – 4 p.m.
Register online at: https://www.facebook.com/MVU.TX/
Contact for more information: 713-652-0077
Free Veteran Legal Advice Appointments – virtual only
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Register online at https://www.jcba.org/
Contact for more information: 409-839-2332
Discharge Upgrade/Character of Discharge Review – virtual only
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 3 – 4 p.m.
Register online at: https://www.facebook.com/MVU.TX/
Contact for more information: 713-652-0077
Heroes Wills Clinic Signing Ceremony – virtual only
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Register online at: https://txltxv.org/
Contact for more information: 817-338-4092
Free Veteran Legal Advice Appointments – virtual only
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Register online at: https://www.jcba.org/
Contact for more information: 409-839-2332
The Basics of Representing Veterans – virtual only
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1 – 5 p.m.
Register online at: https://stcl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5TC9tEbbTsyRx34Wd09gjg
Contact for more information: 713-228-0735
Service Connected/Non-Service Connected Benefits – virtual only
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 3 – 4 p.m.
Register online at: https://www.facebook.com/MVU.TX/
Contact for more information: 713-652-0077
Smith Co. Veterans Telephone Counsel & Advice Clinic – virtual only
Thursday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Register online at:
https://www.smithcountybar.com/content.aspx?page_id=331&club_id=401804&item_id=25507
Contact for more information: 713-652-0077
Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans Virtual Legal Clinic – virtual only
Friday, Nov. 11, 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Register online at: https://internet.lanwt.org/locations/odessa
Contact for more information: 432-332-1207
Home Loans with Community Partner, Homes for Heroes – Q&A session with DeeDee Wyms for Homes for Heroes – virtual only
Friday, Nov. 11, 3 – 4 p.m.
Register online at:
https://www.homesforheroes.com/hero-rewards/hero-signup/
Contact for more information: 713-652-0077
