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About Joseph Baker
Joseph Baker is the founder of Texas Tenants Benefits (TTBS), a paralegal services firm dedicated exclusively to eviction defense across all 254 Texas counties. With over 15 years of frontline experience, Joseph has personally guided more than 9,000 cases and counseled upward of 40,000 tenants facing displacement.
A four-time Purdue University Global graduate, Joseph holds degrees in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, and Public Administration. His academic foundation, combined with deep practical experience in Texas justice courts, makes him one of the most credible voices on tenant rights and housing policy in the state.
Joseph is a sought-after speaker, policy commentator, and community organizer who has testified before legislative bodies, addressed faith communities, and trained tenant advocates across Texas. He is the host of The Tenant Voice Podcast, where he examines the intersection of housing law, government accountability, and civic power.
His work is grounded in a conviction that the eviction crisis is not merely a legal problem — it is a moral and civic failure that demands both legal remedy and systemic reform. Joseph brings that conviction, and the data to back it up, to every interview, panel, and platform.
Credentials & Affiliations
Academic Degrees
Roles & Affiliations
Expert Commentary Topics
Joseph is available for interviews, panels, and expert commentary on the following subjects.
Texas Eviction Law & Procedure
The structural flaws in Texas eviction law, the 3-day notice trap, and what legislative reform would actually protect families.
Affordable Housing Crisis
Zoning, NIMBYism, and the policy failures driving displacement across Texas cities.
Government Spending & Accountability
Where housing assistance dollars go — and why billions in funding produce so little lasting change for tenants.
Tenant Organizing & Civic Power
How tenants can build collective power, engage local government, and translate organizing into legislative change.
Voting Rights & Civic Engagement
The intersection of housing instability, voter suppression, and the civic tools available to marginalized communities.
Faith, Justice & Community
The moral and theological dimensions of housing justice, and the role of faith communities in tenant advocacy.
Interview & Media Inquiries
Use the form below to request an interview, book Joseph for a panel, or request press assets. All inquiries are reviewed within 48 hours.