Getting Texas families a real diagnosis, not a guess.
Lyme disease is complex, often missed, and rarely explained well. We connect patients with Lyme-literate physicians, train the medical community, and push for the policy change Texas needs.
"I was a Lyme patient long before I was an advocate. TXLA exists because I know what it's like to spend years looking for someone who would actually listen."
Whoever brought you here, there's a next step
You don't have to figure this out alone
Get matched with a Lyme-literate physician, take our symptom survey, and find a community that already understands what you're going through.
Start with a free consult →Your gift funds a diagnosis someone is still waiting for
Every dollar goes toward consults, physician training, and advocacy that keeps families from spending years searching for answers.
Give monthly or once →A funded program with a documented outcomes trail
Review our case for support, current milestones, and two-year plan for scaling physician training and access statewide.
Download our case for support →Join a growing clinical and academic network
Collaborate on research, contribute to training, or join our medical advisory network alongside institutions already engaged with TXLA.
Partner with us →What TXLA actually does
Charity Lyme Consults
Free consultations that connect patients directly with Lyme-literate physicians, cutting through the diagnostic delay that lets the disease progress.
Physician & Medical Community Education
We train doctors, NPs, and specialists to recognize Lyme complex earlier, so fewer patients spend years being misdiagnosed.
Policy & Legislative Advocacy
We push for the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care access every Lyme-affected Texas family deserves, including for congenital and pediatric cases.
Families who found their way through
"After four years of being told it was in my head, TXLA connected me with a physician who finally listened. I had a diagnosis within a month."
"Our daughter's pediatrician had never treated a case like hers. TXLA's physician network changed the entire course of her care."
"I've referred three patients to TXLA this year alone. Their consult program does what our clinic doesn't have the bandwidth to do."
Frequently asked
What's the difference between acute and persistent Lyme?
Acute Lyme is diagnosed within six weeks of infection. Persistent or chronic Lyme is diagnosed after that window and may involve ongoing infection or lingering effects after treatment. Read the full breakdown on our Acute vs. Replicating Infection page.
Does TXLA charge for the Charity Lyme Consult?
No. The consult itself is free. It connects you with a Lyme-literate physician in our network so you can get a real evaluation instead of waiting months for a referral.
Is TXLA a registered nonprofit?
Yes. TXLA is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our tax ID, annual filings, and mission statement are available on our About page.
How is my donation used?
Donations fund Charity Lyme Consults, physician training, and legislative advocacy. We'll be publishing an annual impact report with a full breakdown by program.
Upcoming
Physician Training Workshop
A half-day CME session on recognizing and treating Lyme complex.
Patient & Family Info Session
Live Q&A covering testing, treatment, and finding a Lyme-literate physician.
TXLA Annual Fundraiser
An evening supporting Charity Lyme Consults and physician training statewide.
Every family deserves a real answer
Whether you're seeking a diagnosis, funding the work, or joining our medical network, there's a place for you at TXLA.