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Here is a list of other useful web sites I've found on the web.

newLooking for  Texas state agency? Click here for a list and contact information.

Do you have questions about Social security? http://www.nosscr.org/hallfaq.html

Attorneys

Assistance with criminal matters http://www.texasatj.org/LegalServicesandOth10DA2/index.asp#CRIMINAL%20DEFENDANTS

These sites can save you money and time if you are buying, selling, building or renovating a house:

Houston Bar Association
-This is a very useful website containing lots of information about the law. I especially recommend its "Kidzone" as well as the Consumer and Family law handbooks, published in many languages.

American bar Association
-Useful information about your legal rights.

Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS)

Lemon Law
- Check out a list of all state lemon laws.

Product recalls
-To learn about product recalls, check out the following links:

  • www.safetyalerts.com operated by Worldwide Alerts
  • www.cpsc.gov operated by the Consumer product safety Commission
  • www.fda.gov operated by the Food and drug Administration
  • www.nhtsa.gov operated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • www.fsis.usda.gov/OA/recalls/rec_intr.htm operated by the Agriculture Department
  • www.safechild.net operated by Consumer federation of America

  • Tax Tips 4U
    -"It's designed to provide helpful, up-to-date information to consumers seeking a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities as taxpayers. "

    DivorceInteractive.com
    -Divorce Interactive is a comprehensive divorce resource containing divorce and family law information on child support, custody, alimony and visitation issues; divorce advice; and a directory of support groups, attorneys, mediators and other divorce professionals.

    www.cyberstation.net/~paralegal
    -A do itself divorce site with information about the law in all fifty states (not recommended when there are children involved).

    http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/consumers/faq/mrec.php
    -Obtaining a copy of your medical records.

    Texas Department of Public Safety
    -This site contains the Sex Offender Database and additional information on child molestation plus other public safety issues and driver's information.

    TexCare Partnership
    -TexCare Partnership offers two separate children’s health insurance programs. Both programs provide health insurance for children at a price that fits the budgets of Texas families.

    Texas Children's Health Insurance Program
    -This insurance program is designed for families who earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid health care, yet cannot afford to buy private insurance.

    Social Security Online
    -The official web site of the Social Security administration. Contains much useful information and a guide to understanding Social Security.

    Senior Law Site
    -Articles and updates on Medicare and Medicaid and other issues of interest to seniors.

    Elder Law Site
    -Oldest and largest eldercare sourcebook on the web. Information, links and articles for seniors.

    Texas Probate Code
    -A copy of the Texas statute govern probate matters.

    HealthPathfinder
    - Do you have a questions about health law and policy?

    Department of Transportation
    - Want to know more about your rights when you travel on an airline?

    National Consumer Law Center
    - An organization that primarily provides legal information but has some information the layperson.

    Consumer World
    - 1500 of the most useful consumer resources on the net. Federal Trade Commission
    - Consumer Information.

    Hieros Gamos
    - A comprehensive legal and government site with over 15,000 pages and 30,000 links.

    List of American Bar Association-approved Law Schools
    - Are you interested in going to law school? Check the ABA's website.

    Constitution Center
    - What to learn more about the constitution of the United States?

    University of Chicago Law Library
    - A great source of legal information and a complete up-to-date list of legal listservs.

    U.S. Government Consumer Gateway
    - Directs consumer to the appropriate government agency.

    One Stop Business Center
    - Join the over 45,000 small businesses who have contacted the One Stop Business Center as their first step on the road to success.

    Lawyers.com
    - For information about the law in other states, or, to find an attorney.


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