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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CPS Investigations
This article explains CPS investigations. -
Pets and Leases
In Texas, landlords can create their own rules about pets and put the rules in the lease. -
Dealing with CPS: An Overview [Video]
This video gives you a high-level overview of the CPS process. -
School-Based Discipline
Learn here about discipline at school. -
Disaster Recovery: What can FEMA do for me?
This article discusses how FEMA can help with replacing belongings, monetary help, and repairing homes, and how to qualify for help. -
Your Money, Your Goals: Focus on Re-entry
This article provides information about assisting organizations, their staff, and volunteers working with justice system-involved individuals. ... -
Disaster Manual: Section 11 - Personal Bankruptcy Issues
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Manufactured Housing and Disasters
Legal issues may arise with manufactured housing after a disaster. -
County Indigent Health Care Program
About the County Indigent Health Care Program in Texas. -
Peace of Mind Handbook: A Guide to Supporting Special Kids with Special Needs Handbook
The Texas Young Lawyer’s Association’s "Peace of Mind Handbook" provides an overview of resources for parents of children with special needs. ... -
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. ... -
Estate and Gift Taxes and Choosing Beneficiaries (Elder Law Handbook)
This article provides an overview of estate and gift taxes, exemptions, and strategies to managing your estate. -
Hiring a Contractor After a Natural Disaster
This is a resource for Texans hiring construction professionals to help rebuild in the wake of natural disasters. -
Resources for Immigrants during COVID-19
This article provides information on resources for immigrants during covid-19 and how the issue of public charge might affect the ability of immigr... -
Stop Debt Collector Harassment - Accommodation Request Letter
This tool will generate a letter to send to your landlord to stop debt collector harassment. -
Affordable Care Act for Individuals
This article discusses the Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare." -
Special Education in Texas- Information for Parents and Students
This article provides students and parents with information about the laws available to help students with disabilities to receive a "free appropri... -
How to Dispute Errors in a Credit Report
How to request your credit report and correct errors in it. -
Homeless Veteran's Resource Guide
Housing information and resources for Veterans -
Pregnant and Parenting Minors and Health Care
This article explains the rights of pregnant and parenting minors in Texas to make health care decisions. -
Disaster Manual: Section 16 - Community Organizations / Small Businesses
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Uncontested and Contested Cases: The Difference
This short article explains the differences between contested cases and uncontested cases in civil lawsuits in Texas. -
Driver Surcharges
This article is about driver surcharges, which were additional payments assessed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) against drivers con... -
Guide for Detained Immigrants
This article by Diocesan Migrant Refugee Services provides general information to help you figure out if you qualify for relief from deportation. ... -
Surprise Medical Bills
This article provides information on surprise medical bills and what to do if you receive one -
TANF Benefits for Grandparents
This article explains how grandparents taking care of grandchildren can access Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. -
Divorce in Texas
This article answers frequently asked questions about getting a divorce in Texas. -
How to Subpoena a Witness or Documents
This article discusses subpoenas. -
Job Termination or Discrimination
Learn about job termination and the different forms of workplace discrimination. -
Disaster Recovery: School Rights
This article answers common questions about your child's school rights during disaster recovery.