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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Credit Discrimination
This article provides information about creditor discrimination. -
Automobile Accident: What to Know About Insurance
Learn the basics about automobile insurance. -
Natural Disaster Relief Hotlines and Clinics
Important organizations and agencies for help dealing with a natural disaster. -
Health Care and Public Benefits During COVID-19
This article outlines available health resources and government assistance available. -
Becoming a U.S. Citizen: The Naturalization Process
This article explains how to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. -
Recognizing Child Abuse and Your Duty to Report It
This article excerpts a publication that explains what child abuse is. -
Debt During COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused many people serious financial hardship. Learn how to minimize and deal with debt caused by COVID-19. -
The Three-Day Right to Cancel a Purchase
This article explains how the three-day right to cancel a purchase works and when it applies. -
Juvenile Justice Records: Sealing and Restricted Access
This article provides information on access to, or expunction of, juvenile justice records in Texas. -
Child Visitation by Nonparents
This article addresses whether nonparents get visitation to children who are not theirs. -
Information for Non-Parents [Video]
When a child is living with someone who isn’t their parent, this person may need to do things that usually only a parent would be able to do. ... -
Disaster and Property Taxes
This article examines whether your property taxes can be reduced after a disaster. -
Social Security Basics
This article explains some basics about social security. -
Lactation Breaks at Work
This article explains lactating parents' workday break rights. -
The Texas Citizens Participation Act: A Video Overview
This video overview of the Texas Citizens Participation Act was created by TexasLawHelp.org. -
Extracurriculars, School Activities, and Summer Camps
This article explains what parents should know about their child’s extracurricular and school activities, along with summer camps. -
If You Can't Pay the Fine - Ticket Help Texas
This guide was published by the Texas Fair Defense Project and Texas App -
Ordered to Pay Fines and Fees You Can't Afford? - Ticket Help Texas
This article explains what to do if the court orders you to pay a fine that you cannot afford. -
Foreclosure Fact Sheet
This article explains the foreclosure process in Texas, and ways to prevent foreclosure. -
Mental Health Discrimination in Employment
This article provides information about protection against mental health discrimination in employment. -
Disaster Recovery Videos: Hurricanes
This article contains links to videos you can watch to learn how to recover from a disaster. -
Property Law Issues During COVID-19
Help with evictions, foreclosures, utilities, and more during COVID-19 -
VA Benefits, Garnishment, and Child Support
This article explains how the court may order or enforce child support when a veteran receives VA compensation or pension benefits. -
Citizenship: Answers to Common Questions
This article addresses when and how someone can apply to become a U.S. citizen. -
Co-Signing a Loan
This article explains what to consider before co-signing on a loan. -
What To Do If You Have a Consumer Complaint in Texas
This article provides information on steps to take if you have a consumer complaint. -
Nonpayment of Wages
Learn about wage claims and what you can do if you are not paid your wages or overtime. -
Contracts and COVID-19
This article discusses contract liability if events beyond your control cause a breach of contract. -
Repossession - Vehicle or Property
This article explains when and why your vehicle or property can be repossessed, your rights, and how you might get the property back. -
Area Agencies on Aging: A Place to Get Help
This article provides information on Area Agencies on Aging, and how to get help.