El Paso is experiencing a shortage of attorneys. Local leaders are aware of the issue and are working to address it. The University of Texas at El Paso is taking steps to establish the region's first law school, which could potentially help alleviate the shortage.

County officials have noted that recent law school graduates often choose to work in other Texas counties where pay is higher. This trend contributes to the shortage of attorneys in El Paso. Further information on the attorney shortage and efforts to retain local talent is available from El Paso County District Attorney James Montoya, who recently discussed the issue with KTSM 9 News.