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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Insurance for Texans with Disabilities
This article provides information about insurance for Texans with disabilities and certain legal protections. -
Disaster Recovery Videos: Hurricanes
This article contains links to videos you can watch to learn how to recover from a disaster. -
Help with Utilities
This article has tips to help you pay your utility bills and prevent disconnections. -
Local Rent Assistance
City and county rent assistance programs in Texas. Availability may vary. -
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. -
Fees and Hiring a Lawyer
This article discusses the different types of fees lawyers charge and what to consider when hiring a lawyer. -
VA Pension Benefits
Eligibility requirements for VA Pension program -
Can My Federal Benefits Be Garnished?
This article explains what garnishment is, which federal benefits are exempt from garnishment, exceptions to exemptions, and what to do if your pro... -
Active Duty, Veterans, and Getting Help with Mental Health Issues
Mental health resources and information for veterans and active-duty military. -
Nonpayment of Wages
Learn about wage claims and what you can do if you are not paid your wages or overtime. -
While Your Child is in DFPS Care During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Guide for Parents
This article has not been updated since April 22, 2020. -
The Texas Protective Order Registry: Monica’s Law
This article explains the Texas protective order registry. -
Zoom on iPhone: How to Turn Your Camera On/Off
Learn how to operate the camera function in Zoom. -
Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits
This article tells you about Social Security Disability Benefits. -
Medicare Mental Health Benefits for Texans
This article discusses Medicare coverage for mental health services, including therapy and medication. -
Stalking and the Law in Texas
This article provides information on stalking -
Protect Your Social Security from Garnishment
This article contains information on protecting your social security funds from garnishment. -
Prenatal Legal Checkup
Texas Legal Services Center's Medical-Legal Partnerships created a prenatal legal check-up to help pregnant people in Texas. -
LGBTQ+ Parental Rights
This article discusses LGBTQ+ family law issues, including assistive reproductive technology, adoption, and custody disputes. -
Law Enforcement, Child Safety, and Visitation Disagreements
This article explains what law enforcement might do if you call them about a child visitation disagreement in Texas. -
Disaster Recovery - Flooded Vehicle
This article lists steps to take if your car was flooded during a natural disaster. -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
This article provides information on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). -
Qualifying Reasons for Leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act
This article explains the FMLA, including who can take leave, qualifying reasons for leave, how to request leave, and potential alternatives to FML... -
Disaster Manual: Section 2 - FEMA Individual and Households Program: Handling a FEMA Appeal for a Disaster Survivor
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Help for Displaced Tenants
A displaced tenant is someone who has to move due to a government action, such as eminent domain or zoning rules. Learn about programs that can hel... -
Executory Contracts and Lease-to-Own Real Estate
Buying a home through a long-term rental contract as opposed to a mortgage -
Qualified Income Trusts
This article explains qualified income trusts (QITs) in Texas. -
Social Security, SSDI, and SSI
This article explains Social Security Benefits, SSDI benefits, and SSI benefits, how to qualify, and the differences between each benefit. -
Servicemember’s Civil Relief Act
This article explains specific protections available to active-duty servicemembers in civil legal matters. -
Estate Administration in Texas
This article explains the estate administration process in Texas.