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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Restraint and Seclusion Guidelines
This article explains Texans' rights regarding restraint and seclusion during interventions in mental health programs. -
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 Health Plan and You
This article explains your health plan rights and protections. -
Disaster Manual: Section 15 - Immigration Issues
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Inherited Homes and Homestead Exemptions
This article explains how to get a homestead exemption on a property you inherited in Texas. -
Voter ID in Texas
About Texas voter ID requirements -
Zoom on iPhone: How to Chat in Zoom
This article will help you navigate Zoom’s chat feature so that you are able to communicate during your hearing. -
Car Repair
This article explains the law about car repairs. This article was written by Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. -
Dealing with Denials or Reductions of Medicaid Services
This article discusses dealing with denials or reductions of children's Medicaid services. -
Property Tax Protest and Appeals
This article explains how to protest property taxes in Texas. -
What to Expect in Child Support (IV-D) Court
This article explains what to expect if you are ordered to appear in a IV-D Court (also known as child support court). -
Child Custody
This article about child custody explains some basic concepts such as conservatorship and the standard possession order. -
Unemployment Fraud Claims
If you are not claiming unemployment benefits and have information that a claim was filed using your identity, report the ID theft claim on TWC’s o... -
Conservatorship (Custody) Basics [Video]
In Texas, having custody of a child is known as "conservatorship." -
School-Based Discipline
Learn here about discipline at school. -
Housing Discrimination in Texas – Renters and Homebuyers
This article provides information about fair housing requirements for renters and homebuyers in Texas. -
What is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
This article explains Chapter 13 Bankruptcy basics. -
Disaster Manual: Section 8 - Consumer Protection Issues
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Rights of Texas Inmates in Family Law Matters
This article answers some common questions about how to help an incarcerated friend or family member with their family law issues. -
Discrimination at Work
This article discusses different types of discrimination that may occur in your workplace. -
Repairs and Modifications: Austin Tenants Council Tips for Renters
This article explains Texas landlords' responsibilities regarding repairs; tenants' rights to request repairs; and the rules on rental property mod... -
Attorney-Client Relationship
This article discusses the attorney-client relationship and the protections in place to ensure you are able to work with your attorney. -
Responding to a Texas Civil Subpoena
This Texas Young Lawyers Association brochure explains civil subpoenas in Texas. -
Employment Contracts in Texas
This article explains common employment contract provisions in employment contracts in Texas. -
Understanding Contracts
This article gives basic information on contracts and the general rights and remedies under a contract. -
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
This article explains your rights to unemployment assistance after a natural disaster. -
Nursing Homes and COVID-19
Roughly 93,000 Texans live in licensed nursing homes throughout the state. On March 13, 2020, Governor Abbott declared a state of disaster for all ... -
What Happens After You File Your Custody Case
This article discusses what steps you should take when the respondent files an answer or a counterpetition in a SAPCR or Modification. -
Zoom on Desktop: How to add or invite another person to the meeting
This article will teach you how to add or invite another person to your Zoom meeting from a desktop. -
Credit Reporting
About credit reports and how to correct them.