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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Provide Input on 2026 Fall Chapter Conference

The Chapter Executive Committee wants your suggestions for the location of next year's Fall/Winter Conference! Please use the following form to provide input by Sunday, November 16: NOMINATE CONFERENCE LOCATIONS...

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AILA Texas/New Mexico/Oklahoma Fall Conference

The AILA Texas/New Mexico/Oklahoma Fall 2025 Chapter Conference will take place Wednesday, December 3 – Friday, December 5. The conference will be held at the Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres...

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Fall 2025 Chapter Conference

November 13, 2025

Will you join us? Time is running short to complete your registration and reserve accommodations. Click the event calendar link below for conference tickets, full agenda, and reservation links. Our dual-track wellness and practice management chapter conference will take place December 3–5 at the Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres resort...
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New CLE Recording – Thrive Thursday

November 13, 2025

Enjoy the recording of our latest Thrive Thursday CLE: "Cultivating Hope in Difficult Times," with Jamie Justus, LCSW-S. Hope is more than optimism or well wishes. Especially in hard times, hope can serve as a buffer against long-term stress, anxiety, and depression. Jamie Justus shares research on the psychology of "hope...
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Volunteers Needed – BPSOS Citizenship Workshop

November 13, 2025

Volunteers are needed for a citizenship workshop on Monday, November 17th, hosted by Boat People SOS–Houston. You can assist community members in filling out their N-400 applications to start their citizenship process. Preference for Bilingual Vietnamese or Spanish, but all languages are welcome. When: November 17 (third Monday of each...
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Proposed Amendments to AILA Bylaws

November 13, 2025

From AILA Secretary David Wilks On Tuesday, November 18th, AILA National will hold a special meeting of all members to discuss proposed amendments to AILA bylaws. The meeting will be at noon Eastern on Zoom; advance registration is required. As shared by previous AILA President Kelli Stump in May 2025,...
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Business Meeting and Asylum CLE

November 13, 2025

Our next chapter business meeting will be Wednesday, November 19th on Zoom, accompanied by a CLE on asylum with Cynthia Milian and Tyler Dorsett. See new comments below about the meeting agenda.
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AILA Houston November CLE

November 13, 2025

Please join AILA Houston on Wednesday, November 19th, for its monthly web-CLE: "Eye on EOIR," presented by former Principal Deputy Chief Immigration Judge Dan Weiss. (1.5 CLE, including 0.5 ethics.) Details and Zoom link on the event calendar. https://ailatexas.org/event/aila-houston-november-cle/
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Thrive Thursday – Fight, Flight, or Freeze

November 12, 2025

Please plan to join us on Thursday, January 15th for the next meeting in our Thrive Thursday wellness CLE series.  Fight, Flight, or Freeze with Laura Gomez-Horton, LCSW-S  When: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Central CLE: 1.00 hour, including 0.25 hour ethics  Meeting ID: 968 0814 1871 Passcode: 554842  CLICK...
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