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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Assault and Battery
Learn about the civil legal concepts of “assault” and “battery.” -
Bed Bugs: Tenant's Rights
This article can tell you about dealing with bed bugs as a tenant. -
Overtime Pay
Learn when you may be entitled to overtime pay in Texas. -
Who Is My Landlord?
This article explains how to find out the owner and management of any residence you lease in Texas. -
Impact of Eviction on Credit and Future Housing
How eviction can hurt your credit and rental prospects. -
Tenant Rights Basic Training (ASL)
Learn the basics of tenant rights through this series of short videos. -
Tenant Rights Basic Training (Spanish)
Learn the basics of tenant rights through this series of short videos. -
Ways to Avoid Probate
This article provides information on how to avoid probate court. -
Retirement and Pensions: What is Recoupment?
This article explains how recoupment works and what to do if you receive a pension overpayment. -
Health Care and Vaccination Decisions for a Child
Which parent or conservator gets to make health care and vaccination decisions for a child? -
Extracurriculars, School Activities, and Summer Camps
This article explains what parents should know about their child’s extracurricular and school activities, along with summer camps. -
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. -
The Texas Citizens Participation Act: A Video Overview
Watch this video for a short explanation of the Texas Citizens Participation Act. -
Attorneys' Fees in Family Law Cases
This article discusses fee shifting: when the court orders an opposing party to pay the other party’s attorneys’ fees. -
Frequently Asked Questions: Opioids
This article provides basic information about opioids and the opioid crisis. -
Types of Opioids and Treatments
There are different types of opioids as well as opioid use treatments. -
The Rising Menace: Street Drugs Laced with Fentanyl
The growing problem of fentanyl mixed with other drugs. -
Brief Explanation of Opioid Crisis
This article explains the opioid crisis, its causes, its impacts on communities, and ongoing efforts to address this public health problem. -
Ticket Help Texas: Resolve Your Unpaid Fines and Restore Your Driver’s License
Ticket Help Texas is a resource for Texans who owe fines and costs in criminal cases that they are unable to pay. -
Avoiding Contractor Fraud
Lone Star Legal Aid's guide can help you avoid contractor fraud after a disaster. -
Clearing Title for Disaster Assistance
Learn how to clear your home's title to apply for disaster aid. -
Naloxone
This article explains what Naloxone is and how it is used to reverse opioid overdose. -
Opioid Use Disorder and Federal Housing Protections
People in recovery from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) have some options to help fight housing discrimination. -
Substance Use and Child Custody
This article explains how substance abuse can affect custody and visitation rights and may even qualify as neglect or abuse. -
Motion to Quash
A motion to quash asks the court to confirm that you don’t have to respond to a discovery request. -
Personal Property in an Eviction: What Happens to Your Things?
This article addresses what happens to your personal property after you have been evicted or have abandoned a rental property. -
County Indigent Health Care Program
About the County Indigent Health Care Program in Texas. -
Getting Your Belongings from Your Former Home
With a writ of entry, you may get your personal items from your residence (or former residence) when you're not being allowed in. -
Electronic Communication with Your Child
This article discusses court-ordered electronic communication: how and when a parent can talk to their child. -
Homeschooling in Texas
This article answers frequently asked questions about homeschooling for children in Texas.