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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Recent News

ILRC CLE – BIA Appeals for Houston Nonprofit and Pro Bono Practitioners

On March 24, the ILRC is hosting a webinar especially for nonprofit and pro bono immigration practitioners in the greater Houston area. Register online by Monday, March 23.

Register Now for the Spring Chapter Conference

NOW WITH AGENDA! Registration is open for our Spring Conference, April 8–10 in San Antonio. Visit the event page to purchase tickets, RSVP for the bienvenida reception and CLE, and reserve a room in our discounted block at the Menger Hotel.

Pro Bono MAP Cases

The following table lists open cases in the Military Assistance Program (MAP). Many of these are in different parts of Texas or Oklahoma. Please peruse this list and click the link to claim a case if you can. Someone from AILA will follow up with you soon.

New CLE Recording

A recording of the Houston section web-CLE is available to view. Other CLE recordings from the past 12 months are also available in the Video and CLE library on the chapter website.

Thrive Thursday – Peak Performance and Well-Being Under Pressure

Please plan to join us on Thursday, March 19th for the next meeting in our Thrive Thursday wellness CLE series. Our speaker will be Wayne Basist, a mental fitness coach who specializes in working with people in the legal profession. Peak Performance and Well-Being Under Pressure Mental Fitness Strategies for Ethical...

NIP 2026 Spring Virtual CLE

From Detention to Freedom: Habeas Law, Strategy, and Practice for Immigrant Defenders. April 1–2, 2026, 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Central. Total CLE: 11.00 hours. This 2-day Zoom training from the National Immigration Project provides immigration advocates with the doctrinal foundation and hands-on skills to litigate habeas petitions in the fast-paced detention landscape.