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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Roommates
This article has information about roommate tenant situations. -
Disaster Recovery: Avoid Home Repair Fraud
This article provides information about how to avoid home repair fraud after a disaster. -
Consumer Insurance Complaints and the Texas Department of Insurance
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) regulates the insurance industry and gives consumers ways to report issues. -
Applying for Disaster Assistance
Helpful information about applying for disaster assistance -
Internet Access
Learn how to get help with internet bills. -
Stop Debt Collector Harassment - Accommodation Request Letter
This tool will generate a letter to send to your landlord to stop debt collector harassment. -
Manufactured Homes - Owners' Rights
This article explains your rights when renting a lot for your mobile home, like whether you can be evicted from your lot. -
VA Pension Benefits
Eligibility requirements for VA Pension program -
Time-Barred Debts
This article provides information on time limits on debt collection. -
Public Housing in Texas
This article provides general information about public housing in Texas. -
Ticket Help Texas: Resolve Your Unpaid Fines and Restore Your Driver’s License
Ticket Help Texas is a resource for Texans who owe fines and costs in criminal cases that they are unable to pay. -
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
This article explains the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and similar Texas laws. -
Home Repair Scams - Disaster Relief
Identify and avoid home repair scams. -
Medicare Mental Health Benefits for Texans
This article discusses Medicare coverage for mental health services, including therapy and medication. -
Tax Liabilities at Death
This article explains what happens with taxes when a person dies. -
Community Property
This article explains community property under Texas law. -
Replacing Lost Documents
This resource lists government agencies that can help you get replacement copies of important documents, including birth certificates, property tit... -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
This article provides information on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). -
What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
This article explains Chapter 7 bankruptcy basics. -
Gentrification
Gentrification is when a neighborhood changes, making it hard for some residents to stay in their homes. -
Domestic Violence's Impact on Child Visitation Rights
How family violence can affect visitation -
Disaster Recovery: Renters Rights
This article provides information about renters' rights during a disaster. -
Resolving Disputes with Merchants
This article explains how to settle a dispute with a merchant if talking to them is not enough. -
Social Security and SSI after a Disaster
Obtaining social security and SSI benefits after a natural disaster. -
Nursing Homes and COVID-19
Roughly 93,000 Texans live in licensed nursing homes throughout the state. On March 13, 2020, Governor Abbott declared a state of disaster for all ... -
Letter to Landlord to Request Early Lease Termination
This article explains how to request a reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act to end your lease early. -
Protections for Servicemembers - Bankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Protections
Protecting your assets as a servicemember -
Retirement and Health Benefits During Unemployment
This article provides information on protecting health and retirement benefits during unemployment -
Homeowner's Insurance
This article explains homeowner's insurance (which differs from flood insurance). -
Medicare Basics for Texans
This article provides information on the basics of Medicare.