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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Zoom on Android: How to Turn Your Microphone On/Off
Learn how to operate your microphone and sound settings on Zoom. -
Assault and Battery
Learn about the civil legal concepts of “assault” and “battery.” -
Bed Bugs: Tenant's Rights
This article can tell you about dealing with bed bugs as a tenant. -
Overtime Pay
Learn when you may be entitled to overtime pay in Texas. -
Who Is My Landlord?
This article explains how to find out the owner and management of any residence you lease in Texas. -
Impact of Eviction on Credit and Future Housing
How eviction can hurt your credit and rental prospects. -
Texas Disaster Legal Help
Lone Star Legal Aid has built a tool to help you after a disaster. -
Tenant Rights Basic Training (ASL)
Learn the basics of tenant rights through this series of short videos. -
Tenant Rights Basic Training (Spanish)
Learn the basics of tenant rights through this series of short videos. -
Ways to Avoid Probate
This article provides information on how to avoid probate court. -
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. -
Zoom on iPhone: How and When to Use Background Filters
Learn how and when you should use a background filter in your Zoom meeting. -
Zoom on iPhone: How to Add or Invite Another Person to the Meeting
This article will teach you how to add or invite another person to your Zoom meeting from your Apple iPhone. -
Zoom on iPhone: How to Chat in Zoom
This article will help you navigate Zoom’s chat feature so that you are able to communicate during your hearing. -
Zoom on Android: How to Turn Your Camera On/Off
Learn how to operate the camera function in Zoom. -
Zoom on Android: How to Turn On/Off Blurred Backgrounds
This article will show you how to blur your background during a Zoom meeting. -
Zoom on Android: How and When to Use Background Filters
Learn how and when you should use a background filter in your Zoom meeting. -
Zoom on Android: How to Chat in Zoom
This article will help you navigate Zoom’s chat feature so that you are able to communicate during your hearing. -
Zoom on Android: How to Upload Documents in Zoom
This article will help you learn about sharing documents and screen-sharing during your Zoom meeting. -
Zoom on Android: How to Add or Invite Another Person to the Meeting
This article will teach you how to add or invite another person to your Zoom meeting from your Android. -
Retirement and Pensions: What is Recoupment?
This article explains how recoupment works and what to do if you receive a pension overpayment. -
Health Care and Vaccination Decisions for a Child
Which parent or conservator gets to make health care and vaccination decisions for a child? -
Nonpayment of Wages
Learn about wage claims and what you can do if you are not paid your wages or overtime. -
Extracurriculars, School Activities, and Summer Camps
This article explains what parents should know about their child’s extracurricular and school activities, along with summer camps. -
The Texas Citizens Participation Act: A Video Overview
Watch this video for a short explanation of the Texas Citizens Participation Act. -
Attorneys' Fees in Family Law Cases
This article discusses fee shifting: when the court orders an opposing party to pay the other party’s attorneys’ fees. -
Frequently Asked Questions: Opioids
This article provides basic information about opioids and the opioid crisis. -
Legal Help for People Impacted by Opioids
Find help for civil legal issues related to opioid use. -
Types of Opioids and Treatments
There are different types of opioids as well as opioid use treatments. -
Zoom on iPhone: How to Upload Documents in Zoom
This article will help you learn about sharing documents and screen-sharing during your zoom meeting.