Alan Huntress Minter, began working on Native American issues as a newly licensed attorney in the mid-1960’s. His legal career began at the Office of the Texas Attorney General in the State and County Affairs Division. As part of his duties for Attorneys General, Waggoner Carr and Crawford Martin, Minter drafted legal opinions affecting Texas Indian tribes such as the Alabama-Coushatta tribe of East Texas, Kickapoos and Tigua Indians of the Pueblo de Ysleta del Sur.

After entering private practice, Minter’s interest in Native American issues not only continued, but expanded. Minter became Tribal Counsel for the Alabama-Coushatta Tribes of East Texas following the death of the Honorable Price Daniel (Governor of Texas 1957-1963). Minter joined Tom Diamond in the representation of the Tiguas in their recognition efforts and lawsuit before the Federal Indian Claims Commission to claim aboriginal title to several counties in West Texas.

Minter’s quest, shared by Tom Diamond, for the advancement of Native American rights reached its high point in 2000 with a Congressional Reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims based on a 1967 court filing saying the Alabama-Coushatta tribe of East Texas has rights to millions of acres of land in East Texas. In addition, Minter has lectured at Continuing Educational Series, published numerous articles, and has given many talks on Texas Indians and Historical Preservation Law.