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Welcome

Refugee Services of Texas is a refugee resettlement agency providing quality services to refugees and other displaced populations joining families or starting new lives in Texas. Through are affiliations with Church World Service, Lutheran Immigration and Resettlement Services and Episcopal Migration Ministries we provide services through the United States Refugee Program. The five RST offices throughout the state provide resettlement services and programs designed for the local communities we serve.  In addition to our refugee clients we also serve those who are victims of human trafficking, asylees and other displaced peoples. Refugee Services of Texas uses a faith based model of resettlement which uses the many resources of local churches and faith communities to enhance the resettlement experience. We hope that you use the information provided here to help understand the refugee experience and the many ways you can assist in making it a positive experience.


Mission Statement
Refugee Services of Texas, Inc. is a not-for-profit social service agency guided by principles of human compassion and dignity committed to providing quality services for refugees and other displaced persons. Working in partnership with faith based communities, businesses and volunteers, we provide our clients with resources, referrals, education and guidance to ensure their successful and self-sufficient lives in Texas.

Who is a Refugee?
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, any person who is outside any country of such person's nationality or, in the case of a person having no nationality, is outside any country in which such person last habitually resided, and who is unable or unwilling to return to, and is unable or unwilling to avail himself or herself of the protection of, that country because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. 


Refugee Services of Texas, Inc. is a 501 C (3) non-profit agency affiliated with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS). Church World Services (CWS), and Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM). For over 32 years Refugee Services of Texas Inc. has successfully resettled more than 10,000 refugees.