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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Help with Utilities
This article has tips to help you pay your utility bills and prevent disconnections. -
Foreclosures During COVID-19
This article answers some common questions about mortgages and foreclosures during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Bullying
Learn how to identify bullying and what type of behavior may be actionable. This information is excerpted from "Bigger than Bullies" materials. ... -
Landlord Retaliation Against Tenants
This article talks about what to do if a landlord retaliates against a tenant. -
Texas Free WiFi Map
The purpose of this interactive mapping tool is to provide the geographic location for public WiFi hotspots in Texas. -
Death at Work: Death and Burial Benefits
This article provides information on death and burial benefits in Texas. This article is from the website of the Texas Department of Insurance. ... -
Texas Employment Law: Death and Burial Benefits
This article answers common questions about death and burial benefits. -
Sexual Assault and Early Lease Termination
This article provides information on early lease termination for survivors of sexual assault. -
Eliminar Las Disposiciones Discriminatorias de Las Escrituras
Según la ley de Texas, las disposiciones en una escritura de un bien inmueble las cuales descriminan con base de la raza, el color, la religión, o ... -
How to Fix Mistakes in your Credit Card Bill
This article provides information about what to do if you notice a mistake on your credit card bill, as well as other information. This article was... -
Understanding Life Insurance
This article provides information about who needs life insurance and types of insurance. -
What happens if my insurance company fails?
This article provides information on what to do if your insurance company fails. -
Co-Signing a Loan
This article provides information on things you should consider prior to co-signing on a loan. -
Understanding Contracts
This article gives basic information on contracts and the general rights and remedies under a contract. -
Filing a Grievance in a Texas Prison: Answers to Common Questions
This excerpt from Texas Civil Rights Project material explains filing prison-related grievances. -
Filing a Grievance in a Texas Prison or Jail
This article tells how to file a grievance about a problem in prison, before a lawsuit is filed. Additionally, it tells how the Prison Litigation R... -
Voter Registration Basics
This article explains how to register to vote and answers common questions about voter registration. -
Voting in Texas: Tools and Tips
Learn where and how to vote in Texas. -
Tenant Protections Under the 53rd Emergency Order (formerly the Texas Eviction Diversion Program)
Learn how to seal your tenant record and stay in your home during COVID-19. -
Local Rent Assistance
City and county rent assistance programs. Availability may vary. -
Pregnant and Parenting Minors and Health Care
This article explains the rights of pregnant and parenting minors in Texas to make their own health care decisions. -
Parental Consent to Abortion and Judicial Bypass in Texas
This article tells you about what the judicial bypass process was for abortion in Texas. This article is excerpted from the website of Jane's Due P... -
Debt Collection
This article tells you about your rights and options under the law if you are facing debt collection. This article was written by Texas RioGrande L... -
Applications to Determine Heirship
This article provides information and resources about applications to determine heirship in Texas.