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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Special Notice of Eviction Rules
Federal law requires 30-day notice before a landlord can evict you from properties that participate in certain federal programs. -
Filing for Bankruptcy More than Once
This article provides general information about filing for bankruptcy a second time. -
Acknowledgment of Paternity, Denial of Paternity
This article tells you about acknowledgments of paternity and denials of paternity. -
When Tenants Get Locked Out
This article tells you when a landlord can lock out a tenant and what to do if you are locked out. -
Mediation and Probate
These questions address mediation in probate law. -
Estate Administration in Texas
This article explains the estate administration process in Texas. -
How to Set Aside a Default Judgment
This article explains how to ask the judge to set aside (cancel) a default judgment. -
Legal Research Basics
This article outlines how to do legal research. -
Seniors and the Law
This article provides information about laws that affect senior citizens in Texas. -
Advance Directives
This article provides information about advance directives. -
Funeral Law in Texas
This article provides information on funeral rights, and funeral goods and services. -
Death Benefits - Disaster
Dealing with death of a family member after a disaster -
Guests, Tenants, and in Between: When There Is No Lease
This article explains what can happen when there is no formal residential lease agreement in a roommate, family, or similar situation. -
Shared Ownership of Real Property in Texas
Learn about real estate co-ownership in Texas. -
Prenatal Legal Checkup
Texas Legal Services Center's Medical-Legal Partnerships created a prenatal legal check-up to help pregnant people in Texas. -
Pets and Leases
In Texas, most landlords can create their own rules about pets and put the rules in the lease. -
Your Money, Your Goals: Focus on Re-entry
This article provides information about assisting organizations, their staff, and volunteers working with justice system-involved individuals. ... -
Insurance for Texans with Disabilities
This article provides information about insurance for Texans with disabilities and certain legal protections. -
Managing Your Social Security or Supplemental Security Income Benefit
This article explains when a representative payee can be appointed to manage your Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits if you h... -
SBA Disaster Loans
This article contains information about low-interest loans to help recover from a disaster. -
Social Security, SSDI, and SSI
This article explains Social Security Benefits, SSDI benefits, and SSI benefits, how to qualify, and the differences between each benefit. -
TANF Benefits for Grandparents
This article explains how grandparents taking care of grandchildren can access Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. -
Out-of-Hospital DNR Orders
This article discusses Out-of-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate Orders. -
Federal and State Privacy Protections and Health Insurance
This article tells how state health privacy laws give you the right to keep your medical records private. -
Area Agencies on Aging: A Place to Get Help
This article provides information on Area Agencies on Aging, and how to get help. -
Protect Your Social Security from Garnishment
This article contains information on protecting your social security funds from garnishment. -
Mold and Renters' Rights in Texas
This article explains what you can do when your rental unit has mold. -
Subleases and Subtenants
This article answers some common questions about subleasing and each party's rights in a sublease agreement. -
Landlord Retaliation Against Tenants
This article discusses what to do if a landlord retaliates against a tenant. -
Appealing an Eviction
This article explains the steps to appeal an eviction in Texas.