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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Learning the Law You Need
Self-represented litigants often do not have the time to learn a first-year law curriculum. This article will include tips for researching the law ... -
Tenant Rights Basic Training
Learn the basics of tenant rights through this series of short videos. -
Lease Termination: Ending Your Lease
What to do when your lease ends or you need to terminate your lease early. -
The property I'm renting changed ownership. Now what?
What to expect when the home you rent changes ownership. -
Durable Powers of Attorney in Texas
A durable power of attorney lets someone you trust handle important things for you when you cannot. -
Work Permits for Immigrants
This article explains when and how a person may apply for authorization to work in the United States. -
Will Forms - Approved by the Supreme Court of Texas
This article explains the will forms recently approved by the Supreme Court of Texas on May 5, 2023. -
What to Expect in Child Support (IV-D) Court
This article explains what to expect if you are ordered to appear in a IV-D Court (also known as child support court). -
Why You're In Child Support (IV-D) Court
Learn what to expect if you are ordered to appear in a IV-D Court (also known as child support court). -
Establishing Paternity in IV-D Court
This article explains when IV-D Courts (also known as child support court) can establish paternity. -
Avoiding Foreclosure
This article explains how foreclosure works and how to avoid losing your home. -
Enforcement Actions in IV-D Court
Learn what to expect if you are ordered to appear in an IV-D Court (also known as child support court). -
Directives to Physicians for Texans
This article explains "directives to physicians" in Texas. -
Managing Your Social Security or Supplemental Security Income Benefit
About Representative Payees, who can handle someone's Social Security benefits. -
What You Need to Know About Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
This article tells you about receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits, and what to do if you disagree with any decision made. -
Seniors and the Law
This article provides information about laws that affect senior citizens in Texas. -
Can Federal Benefits Be Garnished?
This article explains what garnishment is, which federal benefits are exempt from garnishment, exceptions to exemptions, and what to do if your pro... -
Texas Kincare Primer
The Texas Kincare Primer gives grandparents and non-parents resources and information for childcare.