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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Employment Rights for Veterans and Service Members
Employment information and resources for Veterans -
Texas Funerals
This article provides information on funeral rights, and funeral goods and services. -
Filing for Bankruptcy More than Once
This article provides general information about filing for bankruptcy a second time. -
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
This article explains your rights to unemployment assistance after a natural disaster. -
COVID-19 Family Violence FAQs
This video addresses family violence issues that come up during the COVID-19 crisis. -
Texas Disaster Legal Help
Texas legal aid has built a tool to help you after a disaster. -
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Fact Sheet
This article explains what can and cannot be done through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. -
Lost or Stolen Credit, ATM, and Debit Cards
This article explains what to do when your credit, ATM, or debit cards are lost or stolen. -
Warranties
This article provides an overview of warranties. -
Your Health Plan and You
This article explains your health plan rights and protections. -
Enforcing Your Child Support Orders on Your Own
This article answers frequently asked questions about enforcing your child support orders yourself. -
Avoiding Contractor Fraud
Lone Star Legal Aid's guide can help you avoid contractor fraud after a disaster. -
Safe Child Visitation Without Court Orders
This article discusses possible actions to take when you (1) worry about a child's safety with the other parent, and (2) have no court orders about... -
Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
This article tells you about Social Security Disability Benefits. -
Pregnancy and Healthcare
This article explains employment protections for pregnant employees, health insurance during pregnancy, and options for parental leave. -
Property Tax Protest and Appeals
This article explains how to protest property taxes in Texas. -
Divorce in Texas
This article answers frequently asked questions about getting a divorce in Texas. -
Qualified Income Trusts
This article explains qualified income trusts (QITs) in Texas. -
Manufactured Housing and Disasters
Legal issues may arise with manufactured housing after a disaster. -
Navigating Immigration Detention: A Guide for Family and Friends of Individuals in Detention
The ABA's Immigration Commission's Navigating Immigration Detention guide helps friends and family of those in ICE custody with info on proceedings... -
Long-Term Care for Seniors: Where to Start
This article covers resources for senior Texans' long-term care decisions. -
Understanding Contracts
This article gives basic information on contracts and the general rights and remedies under a contract. -
Recovering from Hurricanes: Videos you can watch to learn more about your rights.
English and Spanish videos about steps you can take to recover from Hurricane Harvey. -
Family Violence and COVID-19
This article provides information on how to get help and stay safe from family violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
The Texas Protective Order Registry: Monica’s Law
This article explains the Texas protective order registry. -
Fees and Hiring a Lawyer
This article discusses the different types of fees lawyers charge and what to consider when hiring a lawyer. -
Beware of Foreclosure and Mortgage Scams
Identify and resist mortgage rescue scammers -
Hiring a Contractor
This article explains how to avoid fraud when hiring a contractor, and what to do before and after the hiring process. -
Your Rights as a Taxpayer
This article provides information on your rights as a taxpayer in both the state and federal tax system. -
Pregnant and Parenting Minors and Health Care
This article explains the rights of pregnant and parenting minors in Texas to make health care decisions.