anchor: In this time in which access to justice for underprivileged Texans has suffered from Congressional retreat, litigation assault and a decline in statewide funds, Justice Hankinson has been a source of innovative ideas and inspirational leadership, TEAJF Board Chairman Dick Tate said. 
positive: Access to justice for poor Texans has been hurt by Congressional retreat.
negative: Access to justice for poor Texans has been encouraged by Congressional retreat.