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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Thrive Thursday with Esperanza Franco

Join us July 16 at noon for the next Thrive Thursday CLE. Immigration attorney and emotional intelligence educator Esperanza Franco will discuss "The Weight We Carry: Perfectionism, Responsibility, and Being...

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2026 Fall Chapter Conference

The 2026 Fall Conference is coming to Santa Fe, New Mexico! Discounted reservations at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa are currently available. Sign up to be notified when registration opens.

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Recent News

Fall Chapter Conference in Santa Fe

June 12, 2026

Hotel reservations are already available—see link on calendar event. Conference registration is coming soon! Sign up now to be notified as soon as it’s available.
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Houston Section June CLE

June 11, 2026

Join the Houston section of the chapter on Wednesday, June 24, at 6:00 p.m. for its monthly web-CLE. Zoom link on the calendar event.
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AILA Chapter Leader in the News

June 10, 2026

Secretary Ruby L. Powers was one of the attorneys who secured the release of Andrea Pedro Francisco from Camp East Montana. Pedro Francisco was scheduled for urgent surgery when she was detained four months ago.
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AILA Take Action – Real Courts, Rule of Law

June 9, 2026

A new AILA Take Action makes it easy to urge legislators to support legislation to establish an independent immigration court system. This Take Action is open to the public, so share widely.
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AILA Resources on New AOS Policy

June 8, 2026

AILA National has shared several valuable new resources concerning the recent changes to USCIS policy on adjustment of status, including a policy brief, video updates, and a client flyer.
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