Civil Legal Services for the Poor Texas Supreme Court justices will take testimony December 10 on needs and accomplishments by state legal aid organizations providing civil law services for the poor. The public hearing, set for 2 p.m. in the Court’s courtroom in Austin, will feature reports from the Texas Access to Justice Commission and the State Bar of Texas. Other groups and people who want to testify should give written notice to the Court no later than Decmber 8, indicating whether the comments will be in person at the hearing or submitted in writing, or both. The Texas Access to Justice Commission serves as the umbrella organization for all efforts to expand access to justice in civil matters for low-income Texans. It was created as a result of hearing on the status of low-income legal services in September 2001. Texas Supreme Court advisory Contact: Osler McCarthy, Staff Attorney for Public Information (512) 463.1441 or email: osler.mccarthy@courts.state.tx.us (Javascript is required to view Mediasite content)