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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Texas Free WiFi Map
Map of free WiFi hotspots in Texas. -
Safe Child Visitation Without Court Orders
This article discusses possible actions to take when you (1) worry about a child's safety with the other parent, and (2) have no court orders about... -
Casualty Loss Tax Deductions - Disaster Relief
Tax deductions may be available to you after a disaster. -
Women and Social Security: Planning as You Age
Women make up the majority of the people on Social Security, and need to understand the services available and the keys to planning for their futur... -
Minimum Wage in Texas
This article explains the minimum wage in Texas. -
Employment Rights of Undocumented Workers
This article provides you with information on the employment rights of undocumented workers under Federal and Texas Law. -
Same-Sex Common Law Marriage in Texas
This article addresses common law marriage between same-sex couples in Texas. -
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. -
Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Discrimination at School
Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on sex, including based on sex stereotypes, in education programs and ac... -
Foreclosure Fact Sheet
This article explains the foreclosure process in Texas, and ways to prevent foreclosure. -
Mental Health Discrimination in Employment
This article provides information about protection against mental health discrimination in employment. -
What to Do If Your Insurance Company Is Failing
Sometimes insurance companies have money problems. Discover how that affects you and what do to do to get your claims paid. -
FEMA - Answers to Common Questions
This article contains answers to common questions about how FEMA may be able to help you recover from a disaster. -
Veterans and Psychiatric Advance Directives
Video: Veterans and Psychiatric Advance Directives -
How CPS Involvement Can Affect Custody Orders
Learn how CPS involvement can affect court-ordered visitation. -
Contract for Deed
This article tells you about contracts for deed. -
Manufactured Home Tenancies
This article discusses manufactured home tenancies and lease term agreements. -
Enforcing the Property Division in a Divorce
You can ask the court to enforce the property division ordered in your final decree if your ex-spouse is not following the court order. -
Paid Leave Due to COVID-19: The FFCRA
The expired Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) gave paid leave to many who were impacted by COVID-19. The act also reimbursed employer... -
The Texas Protective Order Registry: Monica’s Law
This article explains the Texas protective order registry. -
Flood Claims - Disaster Relief
This article explains flood insurance, including what it does and does not cover. -
What to Do If Your Attorney Dies, Disappears, Becomes Disabled or Is Suspended or Disbarred
This article explains how to protect your legal rights if your attorney dies, disappears, becomes disabled, or loses their license to practice law.... -
Home Buying: Avoiding Pitfalls and Scams
This article explains the roles of the parties involved in the home buying process and what to be aware of when signing paperwork. -
Juvenile Justice Records: Sealing and Restricted Access
This article provides information on access to, or expunction of, juvenile justice records in Texas. -
Parents' Rights to Participate in Their Children's Education
This article answers questions about parents' rights to participate in their children's education and school activities. -
LGBTQ+ Advance Healthcare Planning
This article discusses advance healthcare planning for the LGBTQ+ community. -
Law Enforcement, Child Safety, and Visitation Disagreements
This article explains what law enforcement might do if you call them about a child visitation disagreement in Texas. -
Your Employment Rights During Disaster
This article tells you about your rights as an employee during and after a disaster. -
Terminal Illness and Disability Benefits
This article explains the Compassionate Allowance Initiative, TERI cases, and presumptive disability. -
Lactation Breaks at Work
This article explains lactating parents' workday break rights.