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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Voter Registration Basics
This article explains how to register to vote and answers common questions about voter registration. -
Homeowner's Insurance
This article explains homeowner's insurance (which differs from flood insurance). -
Hospice and Respite Care
This article provides general information about hospice and respite care in Texas. -
Stalking and the Law in Texas
This article provides information on stalking -
Military Discharge Characterization
About appealing a military discharge characterization. -
Dividing Community Property After Your Divorce
When there is community property remaining after your divorce is finalized, you may be able to divide it later on. -
Protecting Children from Nonparent Third Parties
This article looks at your options if you worry about your child's safety around third parties in the other parent's home. -
Replacing Lost Documents
This resource lists government agencies that can help you get replacement copies of important documents, including birth certificates, property tit... -
WIC Benefits in Texas
This article tells what WIC can do for you and your family, how to apply, and the requirements. -
Qualifying Reasons for Leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act
This article explains the FMLA, including who can take leave, qualifying reasons for leave, how to request leave, and potential alternatives to FML... -
Disaster Manual: Section 2 - FEMA Individual and Households Program: Handling a FEMA Appeal for a Disaster Survivor
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
The Texas Citizens Participation Act: A Video Overview
This video overview of the Texas Citizens Participation Act was created by TexasLawHelp.org. -
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. -
Medical and Dental Support
This article explains medical and dental support for children in Texas. -
Roommates
This article has information about roommate tenant situations. -
Disaster Recovery: Avoid Home Repair Fraud
This article provides information about how to avoid home repair fraud after a disaster. -
Insurance for Texans with Disabilities
This article provides information about insurance for Texans with disabilities and certain legal protections. -
Disaster Recovery Videos: Hurricanes
This article contains links to videos you can watch to learn how to recover from a disaster. -
Help with Utilities
This article has tips to help you pay your utility bills and prevent disconnections. -
The IRS Child Tax Credit
This article explains the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) child tax credit. -
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Fact Sheet
This article tells you what a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is and what it can and cannot do. -
VA Pension Benefits
Eligibility requirements for VA Pension program -
Time-Barred Debts
This article provides information on time limits on debt collection. -
Health Coverage Under COBRA and State Continuation
This article explains how COBRA insurance and/or state continuation allows employees to keep their health insurance for a period of time after they... -
Social Media Tips for Youths in Immigration Proceedings
Being careful online is especially important if you are in an immigration proceeding. -
Debt During COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused many people serious financial hardship. Learn how to minimize and deal with debt caused by COVID-19. -
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... -
Workers' Compensation in Texas
This article explains workers’ compensation in Texas. -
Medicare Mental Health Benefits for Texans
This article discusses Medicare coverage for mental health services, including therapy and medication. -
Ways to Avoid Probate
This article provides information on how to avoid probate court.