Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is a renowned brand that has been providing free civil legal services to the residents of 68 Southwest Texas counties since its establishment in 1970. Originally created to represent Texas farmworkers, TRLA has emerged as the nation's second largest legal aid provider and the largest in Texas. With a team of dedicated attorneys specializing in over 45 practice areas, TRLA offers assistance in family, employment, foreclosure, bankruptcy, subsidized housing, farmworker, civil rights, and environmental law, among others.

In addition to serving residents, TRLA extends its support to migrant and seasonal farm workers across the state of Texas and six other southern states. TRLA is committed to justice and operates public defender programs in at least 10 Texas counties, ensuring legal representation for low-income and indigent individuals facing accusations of felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile crimes. Despite assisting approximately 23,000 clients annually, there is still a significant need for legal aid, as over 2.

6 million residents in Southwest Texas lack access to civil legal representation. TRLA strives to bridge this gap by providing valuable legal services to those in need