Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

05/12/2023

Please join the Law Library on 5/25/23 for a FREE Ethics CLE from Lexis, called "Ma*****na Law in the Workplace."
Texas CLE Credit: 1.0 hour
Click for details and a registration link:
http://ow.ly/7kaQ50OeZji

05/10/2023

Join us 6/1 at 2:30 p.m. for a from our Legal Tech Institute, “Word Up! Prep & Polish Legal Documents.”
Accredited for 1.0 hour of CLE in Texas.
Register here:
http://ow.ly/401v50Og8nG

05/08/2023

Join us 5/18 at 2:30 p.m. for a from our Legal Tech Institute, “Word Up! Find & Format Legal Forms.”
Accredited for 1.0 hour of CLE in Texas.
Register here:
https://www.harriscountylawlibrary.org/legal-tech-institute-events

05/05/2023

Join us 6/1 at 2:30 p.m. for a from our Legal Tech Institute, “Word Up! Prep & Polish Legal Documents.”
Accredited for 1.0 hour of CLE in Texas.
Register here:
http://ow.ly/7wtz50Og8kC

05/04/2023

"Being Good and Talking About Safety" and "Town Hall" are also winning posters of The Houston Bar Association contests. Students interpret the theme of Law Day through essays, art and photography. Congratulations to contest winners, Wren and Emree!

05/04/2023

Join us 5/18 at 2:30 p.m. for a from our Legal Tech Institute, “Word Up! Find & Format Legal Forms.”
Accredited for 1.0 hour of CLE in Texas.
Register here:
http://ow.ly/u6ar50Og19g

05/03/2023

Please join the Law Library on 5/25/23 for a FREE Ethics CLE from Lexis, called "Ma*****na Law in the Workplace."
Texas CLE Credit: 1.0 hour
Click for details and a registration link:
http://ow.ly/92q550OeYZR

05/03/2023

"Assembling Democracy" is one of the winning posters of The Houston Bar Association contests. Students interpret the theme of Law Day through essays, art and photography. Congratulations to contest winner, Claire!

05/03/2023

The Law Library is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - https://mailchi.mp/ec951d92531c/harris-county-robert-w-hainsworth-law-library-13654180

05/02/2023

The Houston Bar Association holds contests where students interpret the theme of Law Day: "Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration."
Congratulations to the photography contest winner, Luis!

05/01/2023

Celebrating Law Day 2023 — Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

New on the Ex Libris Juris Blog:
Celebrating Law Day 2023

Law Day , a national day set aside to celebrate the legal system, its contribution to American governance, and the rights and freedoms it has engendered, has been celebrated annually since 1961 when Congress passed a joint resolution designating May 1 as Law Day, U.S.A. To help cultivate an apprecia

05/01/2023

May 1st is Law Day!
The Houston Bar Association joins local and state bar associations nationwide to sponsor Law Day activities.
Click for more details:
http://ow.ly/ujLu50O5kCm

04/25/2023

May 1st is Law Day and focuses on the theme “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration”. - https://mailchi.mp/175c4ea6334b/harris-county-robert-w-hainsworth-law-library-13653544

04/21/2023

Friday Legal Advice Line Clinic | Texas Law Help

The Houston Volunteer Lawyers are hosting Legal Advice Line Clinic today. Speak to a volunteer attorney regarding your legal issue today from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Learn more and register here:

Speak with an attorney who can provide legal advice regarding your legal issue at our weekly legal advice clinic.

04/20/2023

U.S. Law Webinars  | Legal Research Institute  | Researcher Resources  | Law Library of Congress  | Research Centers  | Library of Congress

The Law Library of Congress offers a series of webinars regarding U.S. legal research.
For more information and to register for the webinars, please visit their website:

The legal research experts at the Law Library of Congress provide online presentations regarding United States legal and legislative research.

04/20/2023

The Law Library is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - https://mailchi.mp/c2fc0d5e7d50/harris-county-robert-w-hainsworth-law-library-13653204

04/14/2023

Friday Legal Advice Line Clinic | Texas Law Help

The Houston Volunteer Lawyers are hosting Legal Advice Line Clinic today. Speak to a volunteer attorney regarding your legal issue today from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Learn more and register here:

Speak with an attorney who can provide legal advice regarding your legal issue at our weekly legal advice clinic.

04/13/2023

Clear Your Record Harris County

April 2023 is Second Chance Month! The Beacon's new online tool can help individuals determine if they're eligible to seal their Harris County record. Check your eligibility here:

Use this free, secure tool to find out if you have eligible cases to seal from your criminal record and navigate the step-by-step process on your own.

04/12/2023

Law Library Director

The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, a division of the Harris County Attorney’s Office, seeks an innovative and visionary leader to serve as Director of the public law library for the nation’s third-most populous county.
See the complete job description for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at

The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, a division of the Harris County Attorney’s Office, seeks an innovative and visionary leader to serve as Director of the public law library for the nation’s third-most populous county. The Law Library serves the litigants, attorneys, judges, and...

04/12/2023

The Law Library is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - https://mailchi.mp/fce40581f9ac/harris-county-robert-w-hainsworth-law-library-13652460

04/10/2023

Celebrating Earth Day Exhibit — Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

Exciting news! In honor of Earth Day, we created a digital exhibit featuring environmental resources. Check out the Celebrating Earth Day Digital Exhibit. It's a great way to celebrate and learn about our planet. 🌍💻

The first Earth Day celebration was held on April 22, 1970, the same year in which President Richard Nixon announced a reorganization plan that established the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Less than a decade earlier (1962), Rac...

04/06/2023

Latest & Greatest – The Special Needs Child and Divorce — Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

New on the Ex Libris Juris Blog:
Latest & Greatest - The Special Needs Child and Divorce

Recognizing that the judicial system is overwhelmed by family law cases and is, at times, ill-equipped to handle cases involving children with special needs, author and attorney, Margaret “Pegi” S. Price has drafted a practical guide that can help lawyers address the needs of these families bett...

04/05/2023

The Law Library is closed Friday, April 7th, 2023. - https://mailchi.mp/1e06961be412/harris-county-robert-w-hainsworth-law-library-13651924

04/03/2023

Calling all environmental enthusiasts! 🌍🌱 Did you know our library has a current exhibit on display about environmental law resources featuring Office of the Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Environmental Press Releases? Earth Day is celebrated each year on April 22nd. Environmental laws play a crucial role in protecting our environment and ensuring that we leave a sustainable planet for future generations. Explore and visit us today to discover the wealth of information we have to offer! 📚

03/31/2023

Friday Legal Advice Line Clinic | Texas Law Help

The Houston Volunteer Lawyers are hosting Legal Advice Line Clinic today. Speak to a volunteer attorney regarding your legal issue today from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Learn more and register here:

Speak with an attorney who can provide legal advice regarding your legal issue at our weekly legal advice clinic.

03/30/2023

The Law Library is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - https://mailchi.mp/eec9c11facc9/harris-county-robert-w-hainsworth-law-library-13651324

03/27/2023

Fair Housing Act: Local Resources — Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

New on the Ex Libris Juris Blog:
Fair Housing Act: Local Resources

Contact the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) if you would like to enter a federal complaint. The office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) has complete information on the complaint and investigation process.

03/27/2023

On March 27, 1912, First Lady Helen Taft and Viscountess Chinda planted two Yoshino cherry trees on the Potomac River near the Jefferson Memorial.
http://ow.ly/cBsO50NrGgv

03/24/2023

Latest & Greatest – Advancing Equity — Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

New on the Ex Libris Juris Blog:
Latest & Greatest - Advancing Equity

Advancing Equity at the Intersection of Race, Mental Illness, and Criminal Justice Involvement by Attorney Deanna M. Adams highlights the complexity of the intersection of race, mental illness, and criminal justice involvement.

03/24/2023

Friday Legal Advice Line Clinic | Texas Law Help

The Houston Volunteer Lawyers are hosting Legal Advice Line Clinic today. Speak to a volunteer attorney regarding your legal issue today from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Learn more and register here:

Speak with an attorney who can provide legal advice regarding your legal issue at our weekly legal advice clinic.

03/22/2023

The Law Library is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - https://mailchi.mp/2e1a3198a626/harris-county-robert-w-hainsworth-law-library-13650600

03/21/2023

Como obtener comprobante de divorcio — Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

New on the Ex Libris Juris Blog:
Como obtener comprobante de divorcio

En el estado de Texas, las demandas de divorcio se presentan ante la oficina del secretario(a) del distrito. Esta oficina mantendrá un archivo de todos los documentos presentados en su caso y los juicios emitidos. A continuación, describimos las diferentes formas en que puede obtener copias.

03/18/2023

Gideon’s Legacy — Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

It's the 60th Anniversary of the Gideon decision. Read more about it from our Ex Libris Juris Blog:

On March 18, 1963, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Gideon v . Wainwright that the Sixth Amendment’s guarantee of counsel in criminal cases is a fundamental right, essential to a fair trial, as provided by the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constituti

03/17/2023

Friday Legal Advice Line Clinic | Texas Law Help

The Houston Volunteer Lawyers are hosting Legal Advice Line Clinic today. Speak to a volunteer attorney regarding your legal issue today from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Learn more and register here:

Speak with an attorney who can provide legal advice regarding your legal issue at our weekly legal advice clinic.

03/15/2023

"A Month of Service" Online Workshops

A Month of Service partners is providing free online workshops covering legal topics. Workshop schedules are posted at the beginning of each month.
Click here to register:

The Department of Neighborhoods and community partners are offering “A Month of Service” free online workshops covering legal topics during the pandemic. Workshop schedules are posted at the beginning of each month. The classes are free but you must register in advance at www.nrcdc.org/site/getr...

03/15/2023

The Law Library is open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - https://mailchi.mp/6b0e41b44409/harris-county-robert-w-hainsworth-law-library-13649952

03/14/2023

Latest & Greatest – How to Draft Easements — Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

New on the Ex Libris Juris Blog:
Latest & Greatest - How to Draft Easements

It has been said that “possession is nine-tenths of the law.” If that adage is true, where does that leave an easement, a nonpossessory interest in land that permits the holder the right to use the property of another? Even though they are nonpossessory, easements can carry quite a bit of weight...

03/10/2023

Friday Legal Advice Line Clinic | Texas Law Help

The Houston Volunteer Lawyers are hosting Legal Advice Line Clinic today. Speak to a volunteer attorney regarding your legal issue today from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Learn more and register here:

Speak with an attorney who can provide legal advice regarding your legal issue at our weekly legal advice clinic.

03/08/2023

Women's History Month 2023 — Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library

New on the Ex Libris Juris Blog:
Women's History Month 2023

Women’s History Month has historically taken place during March and in 1980 “President Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th 1980 as National Women’s History Week.” Though this proclamation was made 43 years ago, women still experience a gender gap...