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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Education Rights of Children Displaced by Disasters
Learn about enrollment and support for displaced students. -
Electronic Communication with Your Child
This article discusses court-ordered electronic communication: how and when a parent can talk to their child. -
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. -
Consumer Law Handbook Overview (Houston Bar Association)
The Houston Bar Association's Consumer Law Handbook gives consumers a general guide to their rights. -
Payday Loans
This article discusses what you need to know about payday loans, how they work, and how or if to get one. -
A Texas Legal Guide to Reentry - Homelessness and Ex-Prisoners
An advocate's guide to helping former prisoners get back on their feet. -
Emancipation of Minors
This article answers frequently answered questions about legal emancipation in Texas. -
Voting During COVID-19
Know your rights and the law for voting during COVID-19. -
Texas Disaster Legal Help
Texas legal aid has built a tool to help you after a disaster. -
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. -
Attorney Complaint Information
This article explains the State Bar of Texas attorney disciplinary system and its enforcement of ethical conduct among Texas lawyers. -
If Your Mortgage Lender or Servicer is Closing or in Bankruptcy
This article explains what to do if your mortgage company goes bankrupt, especially if your loans have been transferred. -
Getting Your Property Back from Law Enforcement
This article provides information on civil asset forfeiture, which can let law enforcement take private property used or intended to be used in com... -
Geographic Restrictions
This article examines geographic restrictions on children's residences in custody orders. -
Renter's Rights After a Disaster
Information on renter's rights post-disaster -
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
This article explains the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and similar Texas laws. -
Disaster and Property Taxes
This article examines whether your property taxes can be reduced after a disaster. -
Unemployment Benefits Appeals in Texas
This article explains how to file an appeal if your application for unemployment benefits is denied. -
Child Labor: Youth Minimum Wage
This article explains the youth minimum wage and provides general information about youth employment in Texas. -
Housing Rights for Victims of Family Violence
This article provides an overview of your housing rights as a victim of family violence. -
Repeal of the Driver Responsibility Program: Frequently Asked Questions
The Texas legislature passed a bill to repeal the Driver Responsibility Program in 2019. -
Impact of Eviction on Credit and Future Housing
How eviction can hurt your credit and rental prospects. -
Tenant Rights Basic Training (Spanish)
(The text in this article is generated with Google Translate.) -
Common Law Marriage
This article tells you about the requirements for a common law marriage. -
Hurricane Preparedness
This article provides steps to take to be ready for a hurricane. -
Know Your Overdraft Options
This article explains what an overdraft is as well as how to reduce or eliminate overdraft fees. -
Disaster Manual: Section 19 - Disaster Resource and Referral Guide
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Commercial Leases
This article provides an overview of business owners' rights when leasing property for their businesses. -
Homeschooling in Texas
This article answers frequently asked questions about homeschooling for children in Texas. -
Have an Old Ticket You Can’t Pay? - Ticket Help Texas
This article suggests actions to take if you have an old ticket that you still can’t pay.