Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Free civil legal help for Austin-area veterans from Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, the legal-aid organization serving Austin, TX. Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, housing, and consumer issues.
Eligibility
Common matters include discharge upgrades, VA benefits appeals, family law, and housing.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (trla.org), checked Aug 7, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Check the interactive service map to see if you live in one of the 68 counties TRLA serves in central and southwest Texas.
- Call (956) 996-8752 to apply for free legal assistance.
- If needed, contact TRLA during listed hours: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
What to expect
The page says to call to apply for free legal assistance and lists service hours of Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Contact
- Call (956) 996-8752Mon 8am - 5pm
Next step
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Source: Stateside Legal, a Pine Tree Legal Assistance project for the military community. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
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