This article provides resources and contact information for organizations in Texas that may be able to assist with legal representation, social services, or educational materials for immigrants.

Originally composed by TexasLawHelp.org • Last Legal Review on February 11, 2025 • Last Edited on December 13, 2024

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Resources for Immigrants in Texas

The organizations below provide immigration legal services, social services, or other assistance to immigrants in Texas. Services, eligibility requirements, fees, and availability may change. Contact an organization directly for current information.

RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services)

Types of cases: Administrative and in-court legal services, bond payments, social services, refugee and client services, and asylum services.

Fees: $40 for a consultation.

Best way to contact: Call (210) 226-7722 to schedule an appointment for your consultation.

Website: raicestexas.org

Phone number: (210) 226-7722

Important information: Appointments are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Please schedule your appointment over the phone.

Counties served: Aransas, Atascosa, Bexar, Brooks, Calhoun, Cameron, De Witt, Dimmit, Duval, Frio, Goliad, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Hidalgo, Jackson, Karnes, Kenedy, Kinney, Kleberg, La Salle, Lavaca, Live Oak, Matagorda, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio, Uvalde, Victoria, Webb, Wharton, Willacy, Wilson, Zapata, and Zavala.

American Gateways

Types of cases: Asylum services, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) petitions, T visas, U visas, representation before the San Antonio Immigration Court, permanent residency and naturalization applications, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and family-based petitions.

Fees: Generally no fees, but fees depend on the case.

Best way to contact: Call (512) 478-0546, extension 200.

Website: americangateways.org

Phone number: (512) 478-0546

Important information: Potential clients may call Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to complete a screening. They will be called afterward if they qualify for a full consultation. Typically there are no fees, but this varies depending on the type of case. No new cases will be accepted in December 2024, but new cases will be accepted beginning January 13, 2025.

Counties served: Bastrop, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Comal, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Frio, Guadalupe, Hays, Karnes, Lampasas, Lee, Limestone, Llano, McLennan, Milam, San Saba, Travis, and Williamson.

South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project (ProBAR)

Types of cases: Legal representation for asylum seekers and detained immigrants, including children and adults.

Fees: None.

Best way to contact: Call (956) 365-3775 for the Rio Grande Valley or (713) 936-5873 for Houston.

Website: abaprobar.org

Phone numbers: (956) 365-3775 (Rio Grande Valley) and (713) 936-5873 (Houston)

Important information: Currently at capacity for adult cases, but ProBAR may begin accepting new cases in January 2025. Assistance is provided to children being held in detention centers in the Rio Grande Valley. Self-help workshops are available free of charge.

Areas served: Rio Grande Valley and Houston.

La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE)

Types of cases: Applications to obtain a U.S. passport, permanent residency and naturalization applications, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and family-based petitions.

Fees: Low-cost fees provided upon request.

Best way to contact: Call (956) 787-2233.

Website: lupenet.org

Phone number: (956) 787-2233

Areas served: Rio Grande Valley.

Equal Justice Center

Types of cases: Legal representation for DACA and humanitarian immigration protections for survivors of labor trafficking and other serious crimes.

Fees: None.

Best way to contact: Call (800) 853-4028 for Workers Justice or (888) 670-6854 for DACA.

Website: equaljusticecenter.org

Phone number: (512) 474-0007

Important information: If your call is not answered, leave a message with your contact information so that staff may contact you for an initial interview.

Areas served: Austin, Houston, and San Antonio areas.

CARECEN (Houston)

Types of cases: Legal representation for adjustment of status, work permit renewal, resident card renewal, DACA, and family-based petitions.

Fees: Free consultations and low-cost representation depending on the case type.

Best way to contact: Call (713) 665-1284 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also accepted.

Phone number: (713) 665-1284

Important information: Accepts clients year-round. Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Areas served: Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Galveston counties.

UT Immigration Law Clinic

Types of cases: Legal representation for removal defense, asylum, and family-based petitions.

Fees: None.

Best way to contact: Call (512) 232-1292 to complete a clinic intake.

Phone number: (512) 232-1292

Important information: This clinic is student-run and can accept only about 10 cases at a time. New cases are accepted from August through March. Cases are prioritized if a potential client has an upcoming court date.

Areas served: Travis County and surrounding counties.

Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley

Types of cases: Migrant services, information, referrals, basic needs, and community services.

Fees: None.

Best way to contact: Call (956) 702-4088.

Website: catholiccharitiesrgv.org

Phone number: (956) 702-4088

Address: 700 Virgen de San Juan Blvd., San Juan, Texas 78589

Areas served: Rio Grande Valley.

Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi

Types of cases: Migrant services, information and referrals, basic needs, and community services.

Fees: None.

Best way to contact: Call (361) 884-0651.

Website: catholiccharities-cc.org

Phone number: (361) 884-0651

Address: 615 Oliver Ct., Corpus Christi, Texas 78408

Areas served: Corpus Christi.

Catholic Charities of Laredo

Types of cases: Migrant services, information and referrals, basic needs, and community services.

Fees: None.

Best way to contact: Call (956) 722-2443.

Website: Diocese of Laredo – Catholic Charities

Phone number: (956) 722-2443

Address: 1919 Cedar Ave., Laredo, Texas 78040

Areas served: Dimmit, Jim Hogg, La Salle, Maverick, Webb, Zapata, and Zavala counties

Sources

"Resources for Immigrants in Texas", TexasLawHelp.org, archived by the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine on March 23, 2026.