Texas community resource

Environmental Clinic

The University of Texas School of Law

Environmental-justice advocacy and legal support for selected communities and organizations.

TexasLegal AssistanceCommunities throughout Texas, including communities in the Central Texas region, for matters selected by the Austin-based clinic.

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How to get help

Cases and projects are selected by the clinic, often through partnerships with legal-aid and environmental organizations. Texas Law states that clinics accept only a small number of cases and most use nonprofit referrals or court appointment.

Who this service helps

Selected low-income individuals and underserved neighborhood groups exposed to pollution or other environmental hazards, as well as selected environmental nonprofits and local governments.

Where this service is available

Service area: Communities throughout Texas, including communities in the Central Texas region, for matters selected by the Austin-based clinic.

A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.

About this service

The clinic works on pollution, safe-drinking-water, flooding, climate, permitting, enforcement, rulemaking, environmental review, civil-rights complaints, community education, and related litigation support.

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