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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The Myths of Renting in Texas
This article examines common myths about repairs, leasing, and evictions in Texas. -
Service and Issuance of Citation When the Other Side Is Incarcerated
This article discusses serving incarcerated persons in Texas with citation and documents in a family law case. -
Avoiding Contractor Fraud
Lone Star Legal Aid's guide can help you avoid contractor fraud after a disaster. -
Your Long-Term Care Rights
Learn more about your rights if you are in long-term care. -
Property Loss Claims - Disaster Relief
This article discusses property loss claims in Texas for losses incurred from a disaster. -
Guide for Detained Immigrants: Deportation Defenses
This article explains deportation defenses. -
Divorce and Family Violence
This article tells you about getting divorced when there has been family violence. -
Withdrawing Money from the Court Registry
This article explains how to ask the court to let you withdraw money from the court registry—if the money was deposited there when you were under a... -
Bad Neighbors: What Is Nuisance?
This article explains the concept of "nuisance." -
Tenant Rights Basic Training (ASL)
Learn the basics of tenant rights through this series of short videos. The videos below are in American Sign Language. -
Job Termination or Discrimination
Learn about job termination and the different forms of workplace discrimination. -
Disaster Recovery: School Rights
This article answers common questions about your child's school rights during disaster recovery. -
Steps to Take if You Cannot Pay Your Credit Cards
This article provides information about what to do if you cannot pay your credit card debts. -
Disaster Manual: Section 12 - Replacing Lost Documents
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
FEMA Inspections
This article explains how to prepare for FEMA inspections. -
Electronic Communication with Your Child
This article discusses court-ordered electronic communication: how and when a parent can talk to their child. -
Have an Old Ticket You Can’t Pay? - Ticket Help Texas
This article suggests actions to take if you have an old ticket that you still can’t pay. -
Mold and Renter’s Rights in Texas
Learn what to do when your rental unit has mold. -
Zoom on Android: How and When to Use Background Filters
Learn how and when you should use a background filter in your Zoom meeting. -
Zoom on Android: How to Add or Invite Another Person to the Meeting
This article will teach you how to add or invite another person to your Zoom meeting from your Android. -
Zoom on Android: How to Chat in Zoom
This article will help you navigate Zoom’s chat feature so that you are able to communicate during your hearing. -
Zoom on Android: How to Turn On/Off Blurred Backgrounds
This article will show you how to blur your background during a Zoom meeting. -
Zoom on Android: How to Turn Your Camera On/Off
Learn how to operate the camera function in Zoom. -
Zoom on Android: How to Turn Your Microphone On/Off
Learn how to operate your microphone and sound settings on Zoom. -
Zoom on Android: How to Upload Documents in Zoom
This article will help you learn about sharing documents and screen-sharing during your Zoom meeting. -
Zoom on iPhone: How to Add or Invite Another Person to the Meeting
This article will teach you how to add or invite another person to your Zoom meeting from your Apple iPhone. -
Zoom on iPhone: How and When to Use Background Filters
Learn how and when you should use a background filter in your Zoom meeting. -
Zoom on iPhone: How to Chat in Zoom
This article will help you navigate Zoom’s chat feature so that you are able to communicate during your hearing. -
Zoom on iPhone: How to Turn On/Off Blurred Backgrounds.
This article will show you how to blur your background during a Zoom meeting. -
Zoom on iPhone: How to Turn Your Camera On/Off
Learn how to operate the camera function in Zoom.