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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Early Lease Termination for Victims of Family Violence
This article tells you about your rights, under Texas law, to break a lease if you are the victim of family violence. -
Same-Sex Common Law Marriage in Texas
This article addresses common law marriage between same-sex couples in Texas. -
Executory Contracts and Lease-to-Own Real Estate
Buying a home through a long-term rental contract as opposed to a mortgage -
Applying to Rent a Residence: Austin Tenants Council Tips for Renters
Proper preparation and planning is important before applying for a rental unit. -
Job Termination or Discrimination
Learn about job termination and the different forms of workplace discrimination. -
Disaster Recovery: School Rights
This article answers common questions about your child's school rights during disaster recovery. -
Know Your Overdraft Options
This article explains what an overdraft is as well as how to reduce or eliminate overdraft fees. -
Coronavirus and Child Visitation
This article answers frequently asked questions about child custody and visitation issues and COVID-19. -
The IRS Child Tax Credit
This article explains the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) child tax credit. -
A Texas Legal Guide to Reentry - Homelessness and Ex-Prisoners
An advocate's guide to helping former prisoners get back on their feet. -
Who Is My Landlord?
This article explains how to find out the owner and management of any residence you lease in Texas. -
What is DACA?
This article will explain what DACA is. DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. -
While Your Child is in DFPS Care During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Guide for Parents
This article has not been updated since April 22, 2020. -
Voter ID in Texas
About Texas voter ID requirements -
Affordable Care Act for Individuals
This article discusses the Affordable Care Act, also known as "Obamacare." -
Taming Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt can rack up really quickly. Master ways to keep the balances manageable. -
If Your Mortgage Lender or Servicer is Closing or in Bankruptcy
This article explains what to do if your mortgage company goes bankrupt, especially if your loans have been transferred. -
Homeless Youth Handbook
This article outlines laws affecting runaway youth in Texas. -
LGBTQ+ Parental Rights
This article discusses LGBTQ+ family law issues, including assistive reproductive technology, adoption, and custody disputes. -
Conservatorship (Custody) Basics [Video]
In Texas, having custody of a child is known as "conservatorship." -
Property Loss Claims - Disaster Relief
This article discusses property loss claims in Texas for losses incurred from a disaster. -
Guide for Detained Immigrants: VAWA, U Visas, T Visas
This article explains deportation defenses for survivors of crime and domestic violence. -
Filing a Complaint About Your Employer
This article provides information on filing a complaint about your employer. -
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 Parentage
Same-sex couples may have to take extra steps to establish the parent-child relationship. -
Personal Property in an Eviction: What Happens to Your Things?
This article addresses what happens to your personal property after you have been evicted or have abandoned a rental property. -
Paying Your Rent: Austin Tenants Council Tips for Renters
How, when, and where the rent must be paid. -
Independent Contractor Status
This article compares independent contractor status to employee status in Texas -
Appealing a FEMA Decision
This article provides answers to common questions about filing an appeal on a FEMA decision. -
Automobile Insurance: What Are My Consumer Rights?
The Consumer Bill of Rights gives you the tools to understand your rights as a consumer and the insurance company's role as a service provider. ...