Texas Community Building with Attorney Resources (CBAR)

TRLA’s CBAR program matches eligible nonprofits with volunteer attorneys who provide free legal services for matters that do not involve litigation, such as incorporation, federal tax exemption, bylaws, contracts, waivers and releases, internal policies, board compliance, and other nonprofit legal needs. 

Services are limited to TRLA’s 68-county service area in South and West Texas, which includes greater San Antonio, Austin, El Paso, and the RioGrande Valley. Please check our map to see if you are within our service area.

Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas serves 114 counties throughout North and West Texas, including the DFW area.  

Lone Star Legal Aid serves 72 counties in North and East Texas, including the greater Houston area.  CBAR cannot make direct referrals to these programs; please contact them directly.

How to Apply

Complete and return the CBAR Application for Pro Bono Legal Services below:

Send it to us by:

  • Email attachment to texascbar@trla.org

  • Mail to TRLA, c/o Texas CBAR, 1702 Convent Ave., Laredo, TX 78040

  • Fax to (956) 591-8752

Questions? CALL US AT 512.374.2712, or email to texascbar@trla.org