Informative Articles
Articles are often listed as part of a larger "Guide." This page allows you to explore individual articles by topic.
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Retirement and Health Care Coverage: Questions and Answers for Dislocated Workers
This article provides information on protecting health and retirement benefits. It is excerpted from Retirement and Health Care Coverage: Questions... -
Renter's Rights After a Disaster
Information on renter's rights post-disaster -
Mental Health Discrimination
This article provides information about succeeding at work and protection against discrimination. This article was provided by the National Allianc... -
A Guide to the Texas Criminal Legal System for Family Violence Victims
This article explains, for survivors of domestic abuse, where to learn about the Texas criminal justice system. It is adapted from a brochure creat... -
A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Assault
This article provides information on protection from violence and abuse and what to do if you are assaulted. This article is excerpted from a bookl... -
A Legal Resource About Sexual Assault
This article provides information on civil suits and survivors rights. This article is excerpted in whole from a pamphlet by Texas Association Agai... -
The Family Medical Leave Act and Protection for Individuals
This article answers questions about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It is adapted from content written by the United States Department of... -
Paying Back Credit Card Debt
This article provides information on what steps to take when paying back your credit card debt. This content is reproduced from the Federal Trade C... -
Debts and Deceased Relatives
This article, excerpted from material created by the Federal Trade Commission, tells how the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects su... -
Immigrant Rights and Healthcare Access During COVID-19
This is a FAQ for immigrants who want to know more about how the issue of public charge might affect their ability to access healthcare and other s... -
Child Visitation by Nonparents
This article addresses whether nonparents get visitation to children who are not theirs. -
Resources for Immigrants during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic poses unique and difficult challenges for our immigrant communities. -
Military Discharge Characterization - Information and Answers
This article provides information and answers to common questions about appealing a military discharge characterization. -
Debt Collection Response Letters
This article contains information about acceptable debt collector communication and how to write a sample letter. This article was provided by the ... -
The Right to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine (Video)
You can get the covid-19 vaccine even if you have a disability or need extra help, according to this video from Disability Rights Texas. -
Pension Lump-Sum Payouts and Your Retirement Security
This article provides information about 401(k)s and pension payment plans, etc. This is an excerpt from the website of the Consumer Financial Prote... -
Filing a Discrimination Charge Against Your Employer
This article provides information about discrimination and how to file a discrimination charge against your employer. This material is from the U.S... -
Pregnancy and Healthcare
This article contains information on healthcare for pregnant women, pregnancy rights and insurance, and pregnancy discrimination. This content is r... -
Impact of Eviction on Credit and Future Housing
How eviction can hurt your credit and rental prospects. -
An Employee's Guide to Health Benefits Under COBRA
This article provides information on what COBRA Insurance is and how it can benefit you, as well as other information. This article was provided by... -
Garnishing Federal Benefits
This article provides information on frozen bank accounts and garnished bank accounts. -
Credit Counseling in Bankruptcy
This article provides information on credit counselors and Post-Filing Debtor Education. -
Foreclosure Rescue Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Them
This article provides information on how to spot and avoid scams regarding foreclosure, mortgage relief scams and other foreclosure prevention opti... -
Death at Work: Death and Burial Benefits
This article provides information on death and burial benefits in Texas. This article is from the website of the Texas Department of Insurance. ... -
Texas Employment Law: Death and Burial Benefits
This article answers common questions about death and burial benefits. -
Understanding Life Insurance
This article provides information about who needs life insurance and types of insurance. -
Buying a New Car
This article tells about what should be considered in buying a new vehicle. Specifically, it explains how to understand the terms of a new vehicle,... -
Commercial Leases
This article provides an overview of business owners' rights when leasing property for their businesses. -
Transgender Youth and CPS
This article addresses questions about how CPS may handle investigations, removals, and services for families with transgender youth. -
Disaster Manual: Section 4 - Landlord/Tenant Issues
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster