About AILA Texas

Founded in 1946, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is a national bar association of attorneys who practice and teach immigration law. The AILA Texas Chapter includes among its members immigration attorneys from Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, as well as other AILA members with an interest in practicing in those states.

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Chapter Elections – Vote Today!

Voting for the AILA Texas/New Mexico/Oklahoma Chapter Executive Committee for 2025-2026 is underway. Every registered chapter member will receive a ballot by email and will be prompted to enter your...

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Immigration Community Response Planning Event

On Wednesday, May 7th, please join the Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, and Houston in Action—as well as advocates, lawyers, and legal services providers from across...

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Recent News

Emergency Call to Action and Planning Session

April 25, 2025

Attention AILA members! We urgently need your support to stand against the anti-immigrant bills being discussed at the Texas State Capitol. On Monday, April 28th, the Texas House Committee on State Affairs will be holding a crucial meeting, and your testimony is vital. Attend the Planning Session Click the event...
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Immigration Community Response Planning

April 25, 2025

On Wednesday, May 7th, please join the Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, and Houston in Action—as well as advocates, lawyers, and legal services providers from across the Houston area—for a planning session where we will try to understand The capacity for legal service providers and what...
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Spring 2025 Conference Materials

April 25, 2025

The speakers from the AILA Spring Conference in Guadalajara have thoughtfully provided materials from and related to their sessions. If you're looking for something, click below to see the list of documents. https://ailatexas.org/document-library/spring-2025-downloads/
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EOIR Update – May 2

April 24, 2025

The San Antonio Immigration Court's Dolorosa Street and St. Mary's Street locations will be closed on Friday, May 2. Please see EOIR’s Operational Status webpage for additional details and agency operations nationwide.
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EOIR Update – April 24

April 24, 2025

The Port Isabel Immigration Court was closed on Thursday, April 24. Please see EOIR's Operational Status webpage for additional details and agency operations nationwide.
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