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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Zoom on Desktop: How to Turn On/Off Blurred Backgrounds
This article will show you how to blur your background during a Zoom meeting. -
Zoom on Desktop: 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 Desktop: 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 a desktop. -
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 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 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. -
Zoom on iPhone: How to Turn Your Microphone On/Off
Learn how to operate your microphone and sound settings on Zoom. -
Zoom on iPhone: How to Upload Documents in Zoom
This article will help you learn about sharing documents and screen-sharing during your zoom meeting. -
Pregnancy and the Workplace: Know Your Rights
This article explains rights and protections for pregnant and lactating employees in the workplace. -
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. -
Voter Registration Basics
This article explains how to register to vote and answers common questions about voter registration. -
VA Disability Benefits Video
This video explains the differences between the two types of veterans' disability benefits. -
Insurance for Texans with Disabilities
This article provides information about insurance for Texans with disabilities and certain legal protections. -
Hiring a Contractor After a Natural Disaster
This is a resource for Texans hiring construction professionals to help rebuild in the wake of natural disasters. -
Your Health Care Coverage: Information on Health Insurance
This article provides information on health insurance basics. -
Your Lawyer Works for You
These videos created for the foster youth community explain what lawyers must do for their clients. -
Criminal Law: Limited Information Available
This article provides basic information about Texas criminal law. -
Family Law Issues During COVID-19
COVID-19 affected how divorces and co-parenting are handled individually and in the courts. -
Pro Bono Lawyers: Where to Find One and How to Work With Them
This article can tell you what a pro bono lawyer is, where to find one, and how to best work with a pro bono lawyer. -
The Right to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine (Video)
You can get the covid-19 vaccine even if you have a disability or need extra help, according to this video from Disability Rights Texas. -
Facing Deportation? Here's What You Need to Know.
This is a brief overview of what to expect if you face deportation proceedings. -
Long-Term Care Insurance
This article explores long-term health care options available for seniors. -
Managing Your Social Security or Supplemental Security Income Benefit
About Representative Payees, who can handle someone's Social Security benefits. -
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. -
Disaster Manual
Information on how to address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Disaster Resource Manual: Introduction
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Alternatives to Legal Separation in Texas
Texas does not have legal separation, so you need to protect your legal rights when you are not ready to divorce. -
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
Spousal maintenance in Texas is limited to specific circumstances.