These nonprofit organizations in Texas offer FREE or low-cost immigration legal help. If you need help with DACA, asylum, citizenship, deportation, or any immigration case, contact these options BEFORE paying private fees.

These nonprofits provide free or low-cost immigration legal services to Texas residents. Capacity is limited — call first; most require an appointment.

  • RAICES — 1-833-372-4237 (1-833-3-RAICES). Headquartered in San Antonio with offices in San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston. Immigration legal and social services, including detained and asylum cases.
  • American Gateways — Austin · (512) 478-0546 ext. 200. Serves Central Texas: asylum, VAWA/U-visa, citizenship, and detained immigrants.
  • Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) — toll-free (833) 329-8752, M-F 9-5. Free civil legal services, including immigration, across south, central, and west Texas.
  • ProBAR (South Texas Pro Bono Asylum Representation Project) — 202 S. 1st St., Suite 300, Harlingen, TX 78550. Asylum and detained/unaccompanied cases in the Rio Grande Valley.
  • Catholic Charities Immigration Services — runs free/low-cost immigration legal programs through diocesan offices statewide (San Antonio, Houston-Galveston, Dallas, Fort Worth and more). Contact your local diocese.

To find a provider near you, also search TexasLawHelp.org (Texas legal-aid directory, by issue and county) or the national Immigration Advocates Network directory. The U.S. Department of Justice (EOIR) List of Pro Bono Legal Service Providers covers the Texas immigration courts and is updated quarterly. None of the organizations on this page pay us — these are public-interest referrals, not sponsored links.

National resources (available to Texas residents)

Directories and hotlines

Specific-case hotlines

  • Asylum: RAICES (1-866-RAICES-4), CLINIC asylum line
  • Detention: NIPNLG (1-800-867-2924)
  • VAWA / domestic violence: 1-800-799-SAFE (national line)
  • Human trafficking victims: National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888

⚠️ Important: Avoid fraudulent “notarios”

AVOID PEOPLE CALLING THEMSELVES “NOTARIO PÚBLICO” FOR IMMIGRATION if not attorneys or BIA-accredited reps. US notary publics are NOT attorneys (unlike Latin America). People without legal credentials practicing immigration are violating federal law.

Verify credentials:

How to prepare for consultation

  1. Bring ALL documents: passport, green card if any, USCIS letters, criminal records, tax returns, evidence of family relationship, immigration status history
  2. Be HONEST: even about criminal records or past issues. Attorney needs FULL truth to defend you well.
  3. Ask about timelines and possible outcomes
  4. Confirm cost (if applicable) in writing before committing
  5. Bring translator if your English is limited

Last verified: 2026-06-16.

General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.