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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Gathering and Presenting Evidence
This article explains what evidence is and provides information on the evidence rules that are followed in Texas courts. -
Safety Plan
This article explains safety planning for people in or leaving abusive relationships. -
Deceptive Trade Practices Act: Protections for Consumers
This article provides information on the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. -
Bankruptcy: Is It the Right Choice?
This article discusses bankruptcy and might help you figure out if it is right for you. -
How to Dispute Errors in a Credit Report
How to request your credit report and correct errors in it. -
Payday Loans
This article discusses what you need to know about payday loans, how they work, and how or if to get one. -
Warranties
This article provides an overview of warranties. -
Debt Collection
This article explains your rights and options under the law if you are facing debt collection. -
What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
This article explains Chapter 7 bankruptcy basics. -
Tenant Privacy
Texas courts have held that a landlord may not enter your home unless you allow the entry or the lease gives the landlord specific reasons to enter... -
Alternatives to Bankruptcy
This article explains your other options if you are considering filing for bankruptcy. -
What is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
This article explains Chapter 13 Bankruptcy basics. -
Resolving Disputes with Merchants
This article explains how to settle a dispute with a merchant if talking to them is not enough. -
Roommates
This article has information about roommate tenant situations. -
Texas Disaster Legal Help
Lone Star Legal Aid has built a tool to help you after a disaster. -
Military Discharge Characterization
This article discusses appealing a military discharge characterization. -
Disaster Manual: Section 19 – Disaster Resource and Referral Guide
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Title IX and Gender Equality in Texas Public School Athletics
This short article gives an overview of the law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in school athletic programs that get federal funding. ... -
Executory Contracts and Lease-to-Own Real Estate
This article answers some questions about purchasing a home through a long-term executory contract instead of taking out a mortgage. -
Pets in Family Law Cases
This article explains how Texas law handles pets in family law cases, such as divorces. -
If You Can't Pay the Fine - Ticket Help Texas
This article explains what you can do if you can’t afford a traffic ticket fine. -
Ordered to Pay Fines and Fees You Can't Afford? - Ticket Help Texas
This article explains what to do if the court orders you to pay a fine that you cannot afford. -
Class C and Fine-Only Misdemeanors - Ticket Help Texas
This article discusses “fine-only offenses” and "class C misdemeanors." -
How to Sue in Justice Court (Small Claims Court)
This article explains some justice court basics. -
ADA Rights for People Recovering from Opioid Use Disorder
This article explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act protects individuals recovering from opioid use disorder (OUD) from discrimination. ... -
Unemployment Benefits Appeals in Texas
This article explains how to file an appeal if your application for unemployment benefits is denied. -
Unemployment Fraud Claims
If you are not claiming unemployment benefits and have information that a claim was filed using your identity, report the ID theft claim on TWC’s o... -
What to Do If You Have a Consumer Complaint in Texas
This article provides information on steps to take if you have a consumer complaint. -
What to Do If Your Insurance Company Fails
Sometimes insurance companies have money problems. Discover how that affects you and what do to do to get your claims paid. -
Your Long-Term Care Rights
Here, learn more about your rights if you are in long-term care.