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First officially recognized in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, Black History Month was intended to “honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” The theme of 2021 is “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.” Select “Read More” for more background and ways to celebrate this month.
Read moreOn Friday, January 29, the University of Houston Law Center is offering a Clinical Legal Education Program entitled Immigration in the Time of COVID 19: Asylum and Beyond. Additional resources on the topics of immigration and asylum in the U.S. are included.
Read moreDr. King once stated, “Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?' ” Each year, Americans answer that question by working together on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to serve their neighbors and communities. We at the Harris County Law Library are committed to serving the residents of Harris County by meeting their legal information needs and by providing open and equal access to justice for all.
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For the transgender community, updating one's identification and other legal documents is an important and necessary step to achieving a complete transition. Finding the right resources to help transgender individuals navigate the Texas court system can be a challenge. Fortunately, Houston has a vibrant and supportive LGBTQ+ community, providing access to organizations such as the Montrose Center, which partners with the Trans Legal Aid Clinic to offer services to transgender individuals seeking to change their names and/or gender markers on their legal documents.
The Trans Legal Aid Clinic Houston will be hosting two virtual clinics next week on Thursday, November 19, at 6:00 pm and on Saturday, November 21, at 10:00 am. Additional details are available on the Clinic’s Facebook page, where you will also find a link to the Intake Form required for registration. All assistance is provided for free, and funds are available for those who need help in getting the proper documents needed to file.
For additional resources useful to the transgender community in Texas, please read our previous blog posts on this topic.
“The vote is precious. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it.”
"Someone struggled for your right to vote. Use it."
Today is Election Day. If you didn’t already cast your ballot during the early voting period, this is your final chance to make your mark. To help you #makeaplan and get to the polls, we call your attention to the following online initiatives. The websites linked below are designed to increase turn-out at the polls and to ensure a positive voting experience for all of the electorate.
For your best source of voting information in Harris County (and to download a sample ballot), visit HarrisVotes.org, a service of the Harris County Clerk’s Election Division, whose commitment to S.A.F.E. voting will ensure a Secure, Accessible, Fair, and Efficient voting experience for all.
What’s behind the name? “Ex Libris Juris” is Latin for “from the books of law” and much of the information here will relate to the legal information collected and curated by the Law Library. Additionally, “Ex Libris” has long appeared on bookplates – labels appearing inside the front cover of books – and has acquired the connoted meaning “from the library of” to show ownership of the book. Using this connotation, the phrase becomes “from the library of law” and better describes the posts about digital resources, event announcements, and research tips that will regularly appear here.
