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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What Court Employees Can and Cannot Do
This article can tell you what clerks can and cannot do to help you with your case. This article was written by the Texas Office of Court Administr... -
Directive to Physicians for Texans: Information and Answers
This article contains information and answers about directives to physicians. These are different from a Medical Power of Attorney. This article wa... -
Food Stamps (SNAP)
This article can tell you about Food Stamps also known as SNAP benefits. It can tell you how you can qualify, what to do if your application is den... -
Public Benefits
This article tells you about various public benefit programs including food benefits, cash assistance, health, medical, disability, veteran, social... -
Vehicle Purchase
This article tells you about buying a vehicle in Texas and your rights and responsibilities when doing so. This article was written by Texas RioGra... -
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy - Fact sheet
This article tells you about what can and cannot be done through a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. This article was written by Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. ... -
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy - Fact Sheet
This article tells you what a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is and what it can and cannot do. This article was written by Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. ... -
Bankruptcy: An Overview
This article was prepared by Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and contains material from other resources as well. It contains a general overview of ban... -
How to Dispute Errors in a Credit Report
This article provides a brief overview of how to request your credit report and take steps to correct errors in it. It was written by the St. ... -
Bankruptcy Beyond Chapters 7 and 13
This article was prepared by Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and contains material from other resources as well. -
Filing for Bankruptcy More than Once
This article was prepared by Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and provides general information about filing for bankruptcy a second time. -
Hiring a Bankruptcy Lawyer
This article was prepared by Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and contains material from other resources as well. -
What is Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
This article was prepared by Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and contains material from other resources as well. -
Immigration Preparedness Kit - Learn How to Protect Yourself and Your Family in Case of Contact with Immigration.
This resource provides useful legal and practical information on what to do in case of contact with immigration. This resource was written by Texas... -
What is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
This article was prepared by Legal Aid of Northwest Texas and contains material from other resources as well. It contains a general overview of ba... -
State and Federal Health Privacy Laws
This article tells how state and federal health privacy laws give you the right to keep your medical records private and more. This article was wri... -
Bankruptcy - Is it the right choice?
This article tells you about bankruptcy, your options, and provides information to help you figure out if it is the right option for you. This arti... -
Family and Medical Leave Act: Overview
This article answers questions about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It is adapted from content written by the United States Department of... -
Crime Victims' Compensation: Reimbursable Expenses
This article provides information on crime victim compensation and victim services along with other information. This article was provided by Texas... -
Disaster Recovery - Flooded Vehicle
This article can tell you about steps you can take if your car was flooded during a natural disaster. This article was written by Texas RioGrande L... -
Guide for Detained Immigrants: Deportation Defenses
This article was written by Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services. It provides general, broad information about defenses to deportation. It conta... -
Guide for Detained Immigrants
This article was written by Diocesan Migrant & Refugee Services. It provides general, broad information, and is not case-specific on deportatio... -
Supplemental Security Income(SSI) for Texans
This article contains information on Supplemental Security Income. Specifically, it contains information on how you qualify, how much you can get, ... -
Involuntary Commitment in Texas
This article provides information on involuntary commitments. This article was provided by the Texas District and County Attorneys Association. ... -
End-of-Life Documents
This article provides information on powers of attorney, advance directives, living wills, and other end-of-life documents. This material is excerp... -
Lost or Stolen Credit, ATM, and Debit Cards
This article provides information on what steps to take when your credit, ATM, and/or debit cards have been lost or stolen. This article was writte... -
Nursing Homes: Information and Answers
This article provides information on elder care and Medicare. This article is excerpted from the web site of the U.S Department of Health and Human... -
Retirement and Pensions: What is Recoupment?
This article provides information on how recoupment works; what to do if you receive a pension overpayment; and other information. This article was... -
Ways to Avoid Probate
This article provides information on how to avoid probate court. This material is excerpted from a 2016 article by Judon Fambrough of the Real Esta... -
Understanding Annuities
This article provides information about regulating annuities, types of annuities, as well as other information. This article was provided by The Te...