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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Social Security Basics
This article explains some basics about social security. -
Filing a Complaint About Your Employer
This article provides information on filing a complaint about your employer. -
Early Lease Termination for Victims of Family Violence
This article tells you about your rights, under Texas law, to break a lease if you are the victim of family violence. -
Anti-SLAPP Actions
This article explains the Texas Citizens Participation Act. -
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Your Employment
In general, Texas employers may implement a mandatory vaccination policy as long as the policy is job-related and consistent with business necessit... -
SBA Disaster Loans
This article provides information about low-interest disaster loans and how to apply for them. -
Security Deposits
Information about residential tenant security deposits -
Credit Discrimination
This article provides information about creditor discrimination. -
Automobile Insurance: What Are My Consumer Rights?
The Consumer Bill of Rights gives you the tools to understand your rights as a consumer and the insurance company's role as a service provider. ... -
Disaster Manual
Information on how to address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Health Resources for Uninsured Texans (COVID-19)
This article discusses options when trying to secure healthcare when you do not have health insurance. -
Disaster Manual: Section 7 - Social Security, Banking, and Financial Issues
Address legal problems from a disaster -
A Warrant Has Been Issued for My Arrest - Ticket Help Texas
This article discusses options if a warrant in a fine-only or class C misdemeanor case has been issued for your arrest. -
Personal Injury Claims
This article explains personal injury lawsuit basics. -
Recognizing Child Abuse and Your Duty to Report It
This article excerpts a publication that explains what child abuse is. -
Facing Deportation? Here's What You Need to Know.
This is a brief overview of what to expect if you face deportation proceedings. -
Who Is My Landlord?
This article explains how to find out the owner and management of any residence you lease in Texas. -
Minors and Marriage
In Texas, people under age 18 usually cannot legally marry. -
Reasonable Accommodations at Work Due to COVID-19
This article discusses workplace accommodations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
COVID Funeral Benefits
FEMA can help pay for COVID-related funerals. -
Renters' Rights and Disaster Relief
This article explains your rights as a tenant after a disaster. -
Area Agencies on Aging: A Place to Get Help
This article provides information on Area Agencies on Aging, and how to get help. -
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. -
Retirement and Pensions: What is Recoupment?
How recoupment works and what to do if you receive a pension overpayment. -
Alternatives to Legal Separation in Texas
Texas does not have legal separation, so you need to protect your legal rights when you are not ready to divorce. -
Clearing Title for Disaster Assistance
Learn how to clear your home's title to apply for disaster aid. -
Court-Ordered Visitation and Child Safety
This article addresses court-ordered visitation when there is a child safety concern. -
Casualty Loss Tax Deductions - Disaster Relief
Tax deductions may be available to you after a disaster. -
Women and Social Security: Planning as You Age
Women make up the majority of the people on Social Security, and need to understand the services available and the keys to planning for their futur... -
Minimum Wage in Texas
This article explains the minimum wage in Texas.