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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Manufactured Homes: What to Know Before You Buy
This article explains what you need to know when you buy a manufactured home. -
Hiring a Contractor
This article explains how to avoid fraud when hiring a contractor, and what to do before and after the hiring process. -
How CPS Involvement Can Affect Custody Orders
Learn how CPS involvement can affect court-ordered visitation. -
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
This article explains the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and similar Texas laws. -
Protecting Children from Nonparent Third Parties
This article looks at your options if you worry about your child's safety around third parties in the other parent's home. -
Civil Trial Preparation
If your case is contested, then you will need to spend a lot of time preparing for trial. -
Recognizing Employment Discrimination
This article discusses spotting types of discrimination that can happen at work. -
Statutes of Limitation for Crimes
In some cases, you cannot clear or seal your criminal history so long as there is a chance of conviction. No charges can take place after the statu... -
Homestead Exemptions, Inherited Property, and Other Property Tax Questions
This article explains the property tax resources available on TexasLawHelp.org. -
How to Negotiate a Settlement with a Debt Collector
This article provides information on how to deal with a debt collector. -
International Parental Child Abduction
This article discusses international parental child abduction. -
Parental Alcohol Issues in Family Law Cases
Find out what actions you can take if your family is experiencing problems because of a parent's alcohol abuse. -
Texas Employment Death and Burial Benefits
This article explains Texas death and burial benefits that are available when an employee dies because of a work-related injury or illness. -
Credit Counseling in Bankruptcy
This article explains pre-bankruptcy credit counseling and the requirement to receive a credit counseling session prior to filing for bankruptcy. ... -
Mental Health Discrimination in Employment
This article provides information about protection against mental health discrimination in employment. -
Qualifying Reasons for Leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act
This article explains the FMLA, including who can take leave, qualifying reasons for leave, how to request leave, and potential alternatives to FML... -
Reporting Housing Discrimination
This article explains housing discrimination complaints and how to request a formal complaint for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and ... -
Vaccines and Your Employment
Here, learn if your employer can require you to be vaccinated. -
Stalking and the Law in Texas
This article provides information on stalking. -
Workers' Compensation in Texas
This article explains workers’ compensation in Texas. -
Filing a Discrimination Charge Against Your Employer
This article explains how to file a complaint if you believe your employer has discriminated against you. -
Self-Storage Facilities
This article discusses dealing with self-storage facilities. -
Surprise Medical Bills
This article provides information on surprise medical bills and what to do if you receive one -
Your Rights, Your Voice: A Guide for Youth with Mental Health Concerns Transitioning to Adulthood
Disability Rights Texas' guide from 2016 provides information for youth with mental health concerns who are transitioning to adulthood. -
How People with Disabilities Can Prepare for a Disaster
Learn about preparing for disaster, and the resources available to people with disabilities in the event of disaster. -
Restraint and Seclusion Guidelines
This article explains Texans' rights regarding restraint and seclusion during interventions in mental health programs. -
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. -
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... -
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. -
Repossession - Vehicle or Property
This article explains when and why your vehicle or property can be repossessed, your rights, and how you might get the property back.