LGBTQ+ LAW SECTION

The LGBTQ+ Law section of the Austin Bar Association promotes education on issues relating to LGBTQ+ law. The section also studies and reports on how laws and governmental regulations may affect the rights, responsibilities, and needs of LGBTQ+ people. The section provides a common forum for individuals interested in the legal issues of LGBTQ+ people while raising the profile and acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals within the legal community to serve as examples of professionalism.

Members receive a 50% discount on membership to the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association.

LGBTQ+ Scholarships

The Austin Bar Foundation and the LGBTQ+ Law Section of the Austin Bar Association will award $20-$25,000 in scholarships to students currently enrolled in Texas law schools. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is July 31, 2026. More information and the application can be found here.