Resources for
Self-Help
This page provides helpful information and resources to answer questions on various legal topics. Self-help tools allow users to help themselves resolve their legal problems. Some tools below will prepare legal documents that you may need to file in court.
Lone Star Legal Aid is committed to representing the people in our service area who need us. Even if you use the resources on this page, you can still apply for help below.
Self-Help Resources
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How to Complete a Statement of Inability to Pay Costs
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Finding a New Home After Eviction (Flyer)
This flyer provides information on finding a new home after eviction.
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Eviction Appeals Information Packet For Nonpayment of Rent (Instructional Video)
This video is designed to help you if you've lost an eviction case in Justice Court and want to appeal to County Court. These instructions are for people who were evicted for not paying their rent in Texas.
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Statement of Inability Instructions (Instructional Video)
If you lose your eviction case in justice court, you can use this form to appeal. The statement of inability to afford court costs, it is also a form you file with the court, so that you do not have to pay court fees. This video shows you how to fill out the form.
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Eviction Answer & Appeal (Instructional Video)
This video will give you instructions on filing your eviction appeal answer.
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At the Court Hearing (Instructional Video)
Things to know when attending a court hearing.
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Getting Texas Unemployment Benefits Tool (A2J Self-Help Tool)
Do you need help getting unemployment benefits after losing work? This tool can help you.
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Debt Collection Defense (A2J Self-Help Tool)
If you are being sued to collect a debt you owe, this interview can help you.
If you have never used a tool like this, please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVpCF_oBCMk&ab_channel=LStarLegal
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Las Divulgaciones Iniciales (Instructional Video)
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Băng Hình: Tiết Lộ Sơ Bộ (Instructional Video)
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El Proceso De Divulgación y Divulgaciones Requeridas (Instructional Video)
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Băng Hình: Tiến Trình Thẩm Cung Nội Vụ Và Dữ Kiện Phải Tiết Lộ (Instructional Video)
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Texas Civil Court Initial Disclosures (Instructional Video)
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Introduction to Texas Initial Disclosures (Instructional Video)
Information on what discovery is and its role in the legal process.
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How To Use The Self-Help Tools (Instructional Video)
How to use our A2J Self-Help Tools.
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Eviction, Lockout, and Utilities (A2J Self-Help Tool)
Defend yourself against eviction, lockout, or utility shut-off