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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Early Lease Termination for Victims of Family Violence
This article tells you about your rights, under Texas law, to break a lease if you are the victim of family violence. -
Disaster Manual: Section 14 - Education Law Issues
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Attending Court by Telephone
How to ask the court to let you attend a hearing over the phone -
Your Lawyer Works for You
These videos created for the foster youth community explain what lawyers must do for their clients. -
Social Security Disability Hearings
This article explains how to ask for a Social Security disability hearing and tells you what to expect before, during, and after. -
Social Security Overpayments: When Social Security Says You Owe Them Money
This article explains what to do when Social Security says they paid you too much money and they want it back. -
Empowering Veterans: The Role of Veteran Treatment Courts in Texas
This article explains Veteran Treatment Courts, which address specific needs of military veterans who have encountered legal troubles. -
What a Tenant Should Do When a Landlord Dies
This article explains how a residential tenant can handle the death of a landlord. -
The Right to Emergency Medical Care and Good Samaritan Laws in Texas
This article explains Good Samaritan Laws, which protect people who help in emergency situations. -
Over 65 Property Tax Exemptions and Deferrals
This article discusses property tax exemptions and deferrals for taxpayers over age 65 and their surviving spouses. -
Protective Order Fact Sheet
This article tells you how to get a protective order and discusses what protective orders can do. -
Food Stamps (SNAP)
This article explains the basics of food stamps, also known as SNAP benefits. -
Limits on Non-Lawyer Help in Court Cases
This article explains the concept of unauthorized practice of law and explains who can help people who represent themselves and the roles of the di... -
The property I'm renting changed ownership. Now what?
This article discusses what to expect when the home you rent changes ownership. -
Appealing a FEMA Decision
This article provides answers to common questions about filing an appeal on a FEMA decision. -
Help with Utilities
This article has tips to help you pay your utility bills and prevent disconnections. -
Nonpayment of Wages
Learn about wage claims and what you can do if you are not paid your wages or overtime. -
Legal Help for People Impacted by Opioids
Find help for civil legal issues related to opioid use. -
Emancipation of Minors
This article answers frequently asked questions about legal emancipation in Texas. -
A Texas Legal Guide to Reentry: Homelessness and Ex-Prisoners
An advocate's guide to helping former prisoners get back on their feet. -
Contract for Deed
This article tells you about contracts for deed. -
Child Support and Lower Incomes
This article explains the different guidelines for calculating child support when obligors have limited resources. -
Know Your Overdraft Options
This article explains what an overdraft is as well as how to reduce or eliminate overdraft fees. -
Minimum Wage in Texas
This article explains the minimum wage in Texas. -
Peace Bonds
This article explains what peace bonds are under Texas law. -
Voter ID in Texas
This article lists Texas voter ID requirements. -
Understanding Contracts
This article gives basic information on contracts and the general rights and remedies under a contract. -
Guardianship
This article explains guardianship—what it is, and the various rights and responsibilities related to it. -
Civil Litigation in Texas: The Basics
This article explains the basics of civil lawsuits in Texas. -
Amended Petitions in Family Law Cases
This article explains what to do when you need to change something in your starting documents in family law cases.