This post in the Civ Pro series provides several resources to help pro se (self-represented) litigants understand their civil rights and what actions are available if a civil right is violated or infringed.
Read moreRegister to Vote at the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
September 20, 2022, is National Voter Registration Day. This is a massive cross-country effort to register voters ahead of the midterm elections. The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is proud to be a National Voter Registration Day partner. On September 20, the Law Library will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for voter registration. If you can’t make it that day, our librarians are available to assist with voter registration services during regular operating hours, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding Harris County holidays.
As a reminder, the last day to register to vote in the 2022 mid-term elections is Tuesday, October
Read moreProgram Summary: “I See You: The Strengths-Based Perspective in Public Service”
On Tuesday, September 13, the Harris County Hainsworth Law Library had the opportunity to host Patrick Lloyd, licensed social worker, and clinical assistant professor at the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work, for his presentation “I See You: The Strengths-Based Perspective in Public Service.” This presentation was part of a series of internal continuing education trainings and was delivered to Law Library staff virtually. The following is a summary of Patrick’s presentation, which can be viewed as a recording on the Texas State Library and Archives Commission’s website. Presentation slides are also available on the same webpage.
Read moreNational Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
Poster for 2022’s theme: Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated during a 30-day period that runs from September 15 to October 15. The theme for this year is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation.” The commemoration of Hispanic Heritage began in 1968 as a Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson. In 1988, Public Law Number 100-402 increased the celebration from one week to one month.
This year the Law Library will highlight historical legal cases and legislature that have impacted the Hispanic community. A display in the library includes references to San Antonio ISD v. Rodriguez, Pecan Shellers Strike, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Local community leaders and their engagement with Harris County communities are also featured.
A copy of this year’s Presidential Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2022, is also available for viewing in the Law Library display.
Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana 2022
El Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana se celebra durante un periodo de 30 dias, desde el 15 de septiembre hasta el 15 de octubre. El tema de este año es “Unidos: inclusión para una nación más fuerte.” La conmemoración de la herencia hispana empezó en 1968 como la Semana Nacional de la Herencia Hispana bajo la administración del presidente Lyndon B. Johnson. En 1988, la celebración fue aumentada de una semana a un mes.
Este año la Biblioteca Jurídica ha arreglado una pequeña exhibición sobre casos legal y legislatura que han impactado la comunidad Hispana. La exhibición incluye San Antonio ISD v. Rodriguez, “Pecan Shellers Strike” y Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). También se presentarán líderes de la comunidad.
También se incluirá una copia de la proclamación presidencial de este año sobre el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, 2022.
Civ Pro: Statutes of Limitations
Many pro se litigants (people who are representing themselves in a lawsuit without an attorney) ask how long they have to file a lawsuit. This blog post in the Civ Pro series lists resources where you can learn more about statutes of limitations.
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