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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Overtime Pay: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Learn when you may be entitled to overtime pay in Texas. -
Cancellation of Removal for Nonpermanent Residents
This article explains cancellation of removal in immigration proceedings. -
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
This article explains your other options if you are considering filing for bankruptcy. -
Disaster Relief for Immigrants
This article tells you about disaster relief programs available to immigrants and specific conditions that may need to be met. -
School-Based Class C Misdemeanors
This article discusses incidents at school that could lead to school-based Class C misdemeanors. -
Permanent Kinship Placement
This article, reproduced from a brochure by the Texas Young Lawyers Association, contains information on kinship placements of children. -
Title IX and Gender Equality in Texas Public School Athletics
This article explains sex-based discrimination in schools that receive federal funding, including athletics programs. -
Active Duty, Veterans, and Getting Help with Mental Health Issues
Mental health resources and information for veterans and active-duty military. -
Learning the Law You Need
Self-represented litigants often do not have the time to learn a first-year law curriculum. This article will include tips for researching the law ... -
Tenant Rights Basic Training
Learn the basics of tenant rights through this series of short videos. -
The property I'm renting changed ownership. Now what?
What to expect when the home you rent changes ownership. -
Work Permits for Immigrants
This article explains when and how a person may apply for authorization to work in the United States. -
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). -
Why You're In Child Support (IV-D) Court
Learn what to expect if you are ordered to appear in a IV-D Court (also known as child support court). -
Directives to Physicians for Texans
This article explains "directives to physicians" in Texas. -
What You Need to Know About Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
This article tells you about receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits, and what to do if you disagree with any decision made. -
Seniors and the Law
This article provides information about laws that affect senior citizens in Texas. -
Can 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... -
Texas Kincare Primer
The Texas Kincare Primer gives grandparents and non-parents resources and information for childcare. -
Landlord Retaliation Against Tenants
This article discusses what to do if a landlord retaliates against a tenant. -
Responding to a Modification Case
This article answers frequently asked questions about responding to a modification case. -
Contract for Deed
This article tells you about contracts for deed. -
Shared Ownership of Real Property in Texas
Learn about real estate co-ownership in Texas. -
Agricultural Workers, Youth Employment, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
This article provides general information about how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to adults and youth working in agriculture. -
Pets in Public Housing
Learn about pet ownership in Texas public housing. -
Tenant Privacy
Texas courts have held that a landlord may not enter your home unless you allow the entry or the lease gives the landlord specific reasons to enter... -
COVID Funeral Benefits
FEMA can help pay for COVID-related funerals. -
Disaster Recovery for Small Business
This article explains the help available for small businesses after a disaster. -
Moving Out: Austin Tenants Council Tips for Renters
What to do before you move out -
Utilities and Landlord-Tenant Issues
This article provides information about unlawful utility disconnection in Texas.