AILA Texas

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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Nominations for Chapter Secretary Now Open

September 10, 2026

Nominations for Chapter Secretary are open until Friday, September 18 at 6 p.m. Candidates must complete a form and provide supporting information. You can self-nominate or nominate another member.

2026 Fall Chapter Conference

November 18, 2026

Now with agenda. Register today for the 2026 Fall Chapter Conference in Santa Fe, NM, and be sure to reserve a hotel room!

Thrive Thursday – Grief and Loss

September 16, 2026

Join us September 17 for Thrive Thursday – "Is this grief I'm experiencing?" with Laura Gomez-Horton, LCSW-S, to discuss what law school doesn't prepare you for about loss and grief in practicing immigration law.

Fall Chapter Conference in Santa Fe

September 10, 2026

Now with agenda! Purchase tickets today to attend in-person or virtually through our online webcast.

Your Input Wanted Now – 2027 Fall Conference Location

September 10, 2026

Now through Oct. 5, please provide suggestions for the location of the 2027 Fall/Winter Conference. The location will be decided at the Virtual Chapter Business Meeting on Oct. 7.

2027 Chapter Grant/Funding Applications – Apply Now

September 10, 2026

The 2027 Chapter Grant/Funding Application process is officially open. Nonprofits can apply now through September 30 at 6 p.m.

2026 Fall/Winter Chapter Business Meeting – Virtual

September 10, 2026

Join the Chapter Business Meeting on Oct. 7 on Zoom. We are meeting virtually so more members can participate in deciding the location of the 2027 Fall/Winter Conference. Hope to see you there!

New CLE Recording – Challenges to MTRs and Recent BIA Decisions

September 10, 2026

A recording of the latest chapter 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.

AILA Austin CLE – Mullin v. Doe, Trump v. Miot, and the Dismantling of TPS

September 10, 2026

Thursday, Sept. 24, AILA Austin and the Austin Bar Association will offer an in-person and Zoom CLE. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Sept. 23, to join their first CLE of the fall!

Houston Section September CLE

September 10, 2026

Join the Houston section on Wednesday, September 30, at 6:00 p.m. for a monthly web-CLE. Zoom link on calendar event.

RAICES Austin Afternoon Social

September 10, 2026

Join RAICES on Wednesday, September 30, at 4 p.m. for an Austin Afternoon Social at The Brewtorium. Please RSVP by September 23!

NPAP Training – FTCA & Section 1983 Claims Against ICE

September 10, 2026

October 8 & 9, the National Police Accountability Project will host a 2-day training/CLE in Austin, in-person and virtual, on building FTCA and Section 1983 cases against ICE. Open to advocates, organizers, and students, as well as attorneys.

AILA LACC Annual Conference in Bolivia

September 10, 2026

AILA's Latin American and Caribbean Chapter will hold its annual conference November 18–21 in La Paz, Bolivia, featuring a full-day CLE program and many opportunities for excursions.

In Memory – Sam Haddad, Esq.

September 10, 2026

From AILA Austin Co-Coordinators Whitney Wootton and Thomas Esparza, Jr. It is with immense sadness that we share the news of the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend, Sam Haddad, Esq. His years-long investment in the AILA Austin community as our co-coordinator was just one of the many ways...

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