Texas Lawmakers Address Rural Attorney Shortage and Diversity Initiatives in Legal Sector
Texas lawmakers are examining ways to address the shortage of attorneys in rural areas through partnerships with law schools. During a Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee hearing, representatives from Texas A&M University School of Law and SMU Dedman School of Law discussed potential solutions, including increasing awareness, education, and incentives for rural legal practice. Meanwhile, the Houston-based law firm Susman Godfrey has increased its diversity prize for law students of color, despite legal challenges from the Trump administration. The Hispanic Bar Association of Houston also set a fundraising record to support scholarships and public interest stipends. 
