To help survivors of financial abuse, Texas Appleseed, a nonprofit organization promoting social and economic justice, has teamed up with the Texas Coalition on Coerced Debt to create the Coerced Debt Toolkit: Addressing Identity Theft for Survivors of Financial Abuse. The toolkit is divided into five guides that will help users recognize the signs of financial abuse and will offer them some strategies to address it.
Read more87th Texas Legislature - Bills to Watch
The 87th Texas Legislature convened at noon on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, following a year that was like no other. In addition to several “high-profile” bills, there are also introduced bills that could, if passed, influence family and housing laws and court administration. We’ve only highlighted a few of the thousands of bills that have been introduced, so feel free to visit Legiscan to see the entire list or the Texas Legislature Online to look for and search legislation.
Read morePsst . . . What’s Your Password?: Tips and Options for Password Managers
Most of us have many passwords and answers to security questions floating in our heads, or worse—on paper or in a computer file. Some of us use the password managers provided by our web browsers, but there are concerns about those as well. Third-party password managers offer an alternative option.
Read moreToday is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
During the pandemic, human trafficking has been on the rise, and services to help victims are less widely available. In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January 11, 2021, the Harris County Law Library has assembled a list of resources and links to organizations that work to disrupt supply chains and provide relief and aftercare for victims.
Read moreHarris County Celebrates the Year of the Library in 2021
In honor of the Harris County Public Library’s 100th anniversary, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and the Harris County Commissioners approved a resolution this week declaring 2021 the Year of the Library “in celebration of a century of learning, literacy, and growth.” The Harris County Law Library applauds this well-deserved recognition.
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