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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Requesting an Initial Evaluation for Special Education Eligibility
If you or someone you know thinks your child may have a disability and needs special education or related services to be involved in and make progr... -
Asking Your Landlord to Stay In Housing Until Rent Relief Is Received
If you’re behind on your rent and you’ve applied—or are planning to apply—for rent relief, our accommodation request letter may help you avoid evic... -
Avoid Eviction with a Rent Accommodation Letter
If you’re behind on your rent and you’ve applied—or are planning to apply—for rent relief, this accommodation request letter may help you avoid evi... -
Stop Debt Collector Harassment - Accommodation Request Letter
This tool will generate a letter to send to your landlord to stop debt collector harassment. -
The Right to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine (Video)
You can get the covid-19 vaccine even if you have a disability or need extra help, according to this video from Disability Rights Texas. -
Letter to Landlord to Request Early Lease Termination
Do you need to request a reasonable accommodation to terminate your lease early? This tool will make a letter to send to your landlord requesting t... -
Family Law Issues During COVID-19
This article was written by TexasLawHelp. -
Credit Discrimination and You
This article provides information about creditor discrimination, terms of credit, and evaluating your income. This article is reproduced from mater... -
FAQs - Mold and Renter’s Rights in Texas
What to do when your rental unit has mold -
Amended Petitions in Family Law Cases
This article about amending petitions in family law matters was written by Texas Legal Services Center. -
How to Ask for a Language Interpreter for your Case
This article tells you how to ask for a language interpreter for your case. -
Disaster Manual: Introduction
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Hurricane Preparedness
This article provides steps to take to be ready for a hurricane. -
Cyberbullying
This article provides insight into cyberbullying. Specifically, how to prevent it, see the signs, etc. This article is from the website of the Fede... -
Insurance Complaints: How the Texas Department of Insurance Can Help You
This article provides information about what TDI can help with, what to do before you file a complaint, as well as other information. This is from ... -
Homeless Youth Handbook: Legal Issues and Options
This article provides information on laws affecting runaway youth in Texas. -
Funerals: Your Rights
This article provides information on funeral rights and funeral goods and services. This article was adapted from material disseminated by the Fede... -
Insurance for Texans with Disabilities
This article provides information about the rights of people with disabilities, insurance for Texans with disabilities, healthcare coverage options... -
Landlord's Liens
This article explains what a landlord's lien is. -
Mental Illness, Medicare, and Medicaid
This article provides information on Medicare and Medicaid coverage for mental illness. -
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
This article tells you about your options if you are facing bankruptcy. -
Pension Lump-Sum Payouts and Your Retirement Security
This article provides information about 401(k)s and pension payment plans, etc. This is an excerpt from the website of the Consumer Financial Prote... -
Programs to Help You Avoid Foreclosure
This article explains foreclosure and how to avoid it. This article is from the website of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. ... -
Identity Theft: Answers to Common Questions
This article, adapted from material by the National Center for Victims of Crime, answers common questions about identity theft. -
Social Security Basics
This article explains some basics about social security. -
Social Security Retirement Benefits Estimator
This article provides resources and links to explain how you may qualify for social security retirement benefits. This article is excerpted from ma... -
Active Duty, Veterans, and Getting Help with Mental Health Issues
This article provides information on mental health concerns for active-duty military. -
Property Tax Protest and Appeals
This 2014 article provides information on implied rights, excessive appraisals, and unequal appraisals. This article is excerpted from material by ... -
Public Housing: General Information
This article provides general information about assistance with public housing. This article was excerpted from the website of the U.S Department o... -
Resolving Disputes with Merchants
This article provides information on justice court, how to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, and mediation.