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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Active Duty, Veterans, and Getting Help with Mental Health Issues
Mental health resources and information for veterans and active-duty military. -
Filing a Complaint About Your Employer
This article provides information on filing a complaint about your employer. -
Lactation Breaks at Work
This article explains lactating parents' workday break rights. -
Family Medical Leave Act Protections
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) legally protects your job when family and medical reasons require you to take time off. -
Agricultural Workers, Youth Employment, and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
This article provides general information about how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to adults and youth working in agriculture. -
Same-Sex Divorce in Texas
This article addresses same-sex divorce in Texas. -
Virtual Court and Child Support (IV-D)
Some IV-D Courts (child support court) are now holding hearings by videoconference, usually using Zoom. -
Tips for the Courtroom
This article tells you general information on what to do and not to do in a courtroom. -
CPS and the Forensic Assessment Center Network
This article explains the purpose and role of the Forensic Assessment Center Network in CPS investigations involving medical conditions or injuries... -
Child Safety [Video]
This video explains what you can do if you think a child is not safe in their home. -
How to Request a Lawyer
This article explains some basic steps to take when asking for a court-appointed attorney in a criminal law case. -
Retirement and Health Benefits During Unemployment
This article provides information on protecting health and retirement benefits during unemployment. -
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Fact Sheet
This article explains what can and cannot be done through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. -
Reverse Mortgages
Reverse mortgages differ from regular mortgages in key ways. Learn how to avoid reverse mortgage pitfalls. -
Educating Homeless Youth
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act provides stable educational access to students experiencing unstable living conditions. -
Do-It-Yourself Guide for Handwritten Wills
Handwritten wills can be valid under specific circumstances. -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
This article provides information on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). -
Bankruptcy: An Overview
This article contains a general overview of bankruptcy. -
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Children’s Medicaid
This article provides information on health insurance for children in low-income families in Texas. -
Credit Discrimination
This article provides information about creditor discrimination. -
What Court Staff Can and Cannot Do
This article explains the role of court staff. -
Conversion and Trespass to Chattels
This article explains the legal concepts of conversion and trespass to chattels. -
2025 Disaster Resource Manual: Introduction
Address legal problems resulting from a disaster -
Lady Bird Deeds
This article discusses Lady Bird deeds. -
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Identity thieves can gather enough information to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. Develop strategies to keep them at bay. -
Proving Home Ownership for a FEMA Application
This article explains the types of documents FEMA accepts to prove that you owned and lived in your home. -
How to File an Answer in a Family Law Case
This article tells you how to file an answer in a family law case (such as a divorce, custody, paternity, or modification case). -
How to Set an Uncontested Final Hearing (Family Law)
This article discusses setting an uncontested final hearing in a family law case in Texas. -
Powers of Attorney
Powers of attorney can be used to designate someone to make decisions and act for you. Texas has different types of powers of attorney, with differ... -
Same-Sex Common Law Marriage in Texas
This article addresses common law marriage between same-sex couples in Texas.