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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Property Taxes and Homestead Exemptions
This article discusses homestead exemptions. -
Statutes of Limitation for Crimes
In some cases, you cannot clear or seal your criminal history so long as there is a chance of conviction. No charges can take place after the statu... -
Zoom on iPhone: How to Upload Documents in Zoom
This article will help you learn about sharing documents and screen-sharing during your zoom meeting. -
Criminal Law: Limited Information Available
This article provides basic information about Texas criminal law. -
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Children’s Medicaid
This article provides information on health insurance for children in low-income families in Texas. -
Sexual Assault and Early Lease Termination
This article provides information on early lease termination for survivors of sexual assault. -
Bankruptcy: Is It the Right Choice?
This article discusses bankruptcy and might help you figure out if it is right for you. -
Community Property
This article explains community property under Texas law. -
Subleases and Subtenants
This article answers some common questions about subleasing and each party's rights in a sublease agreement. -
Family Helpline CPS and Custody Videos
The Family Helpline created a video series to help you understand legal issues in family law and CPS cases. -
Handling Homeowner Insurance Claims
This article tells you practical steps you can take to handle home insurance claims after a natural disaster. -
Colonias in Texas
This article provides answers to common questions about colonias in Texas. -
Marriage and Bankruptcy
Basics about marriage and bankruptcy -
Disaster Manual: Section 6 - Employer/Employee Issues
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Gentrification
Gentrification is when a neighborhood changes, making it hard for some residents to stay in their homes. -
Texas Rent Relief Program: Landlord Duties
Landlords who agree to participate in the Texas Rent Relief program have certain duties. -
Family Law Juries: When and Why
In a contested family law case, you may want to ask the court for a jury trial at your final hearing. -
Handling an Estate
This article discusses some different methods for handling an estate—the property owned and debt held by a person—in Texas. -
Filing a Complaint with Texas Education Agency (TEA)
This article explains how to file a special education services complaint with the Texas Education Agency (TEA). -
Residential Landlord's Liens
This article explains what a residential landlord's lien is. -
Social Security and SSI after a Disaster
Obtaining social security and SSI benefits after a natural disaster. -
Employment and Financial Resources During COVID-19
This article compiles some employment and financial resources available to Texans during the covid pandemic. -
Responding to a Modification Case
This article answers frequently asked questions about responding to a modification case. -
Becoming a U.S. Citizen: The Naturalization Process
This article explains how to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. -
Automobile Accident: Personal Injury Lawsuits
This article provides information on how to protect yourself if you are in an auto accident and you are being sued for property damage and/or perso... -
Affordable Care Act for Individuals
This article discusses the Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare." -
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