About Our Members
Established in 2005, the Poverty Law Section of the State Bar of Texas has grown to more than 700 members representing a broad range of legal and professional backgrounds. Our members include attorneys working in legal aid and nonprofit organizations, private practice, state and local government, and academia. The Section also welcomes judges, law students, paralegals, and other professionals whose work aligns with poverty law and access to justice.
Members bring different experiences, perspectives, and approaches to their work. Some focus on litigation and appellate advocacy while others emphasize negotiation, problem-solving, policy, or collaboration. What unites them is a commitment to strengthening the legal profession’s ability to address issues that affect low-income communities and to advancing a justice system that is accessible to everyone.
Members join the Section for many reasons: to stay current on developments in poverty law, connect with colleagues across Texas, share knowledge and resources, participate in continuing legal education, and contribute to the ongoing development of law and policy.
Join the Texas Poverty Law Section
The Poverty Law Section welcomes attorneys, judges, law students, paralegals, and other legal professionals and allies who share a commitment to access to justice.
Membership offers opportunities to:
- Learn through complimentary monthly Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs and other educational opportunities.
- Connect with more than 700 members working across legal aid, private practice, government, academia, and other settings.
- Stay informed through Section resources, newsletters, and discussions about developments in poverty law.
- Contribute to conversations about legal and policy issues affecting low-income Texans.
- Collaborate with colleagues who are working to strengthen access to justice.
How to Join
Most applicants can join online through their My Bar Page on the State Bar of Texas website. After logging in, select “My Section Memberships” and choose the Poverty Law Section. Attorneys licensed for two years or less and law students may be eligible for complimentary membership.
Prefer to apply by mail? A paper membership application is available below.
Membership Application Form (PDF)
We welcome you to join the Poverty Law Section and contribute your experience, perspective, and expertise to a statewide community committed to advancing access to justice.