Research Guides

An alphabetical-by-topic list is provided below containing information and downloadable PDF Research Guides. This list is not comprehensive. The Law Library cannot advise on how to use a form or whether a form is appropriate for your situation. To keyword search, use CTRL + F.

 


Abandoned Property

 

Research Guide: Abandoned Property

 

Adoption

Research Guide: Accessing Adoption Records

Research Guide: Same-Sex Adoption and Gestational Agreements

 


Adverse Possession

 

Research Guide: Adverse Possession

 

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)


Research Guide: Mediation

 

Annulment

Research Guide: Annulment

 

Appeals and Post-Trial

Research Guide: Bill of Review

Research Guide: Civil Appeals

Research Guide: Post-Judgment Remedies

Research Guide: Post-Trial and Appellate Proceedings in Family Law

Research Guide: Writ of Attachment (Property)

Research Guide: Writ of Mandamus

 

Assumed Name / DBA

Research Guide: Assumed Name/DBA

 

Attorney or Judge
Grievances


Research Guide:  Attorney or Judge Grievances

 

Bankruptcy


Research Guide: Bankruptcy

 

Child Custody and Support

Research Guide: Child Custody/Conservatorship

Research Guide: Child Support

Research Guide: Child Support Liens

Research Guide: Possession Orders

Research Guide: Family and Protective Services (formerly CPS)

Research Guide: Grandparents and Other NonParent Caregivers Research Guide

Research Guide: Passports for Children

Research Guide: Support for Minor and Adult Children with Disabilities Research Guide

 

Civil Rights

Research Guide: Civil Rights

Research Guide: Discrimination

 

Common Law Marriage


Research Guide:  Common Law Marriage

 

Contracts

Research Guide: Breach of Contract

 

Court-Appointed Attorneys

Research Guide: Court-Appointed Attorneys

 

Criminal Trespass


Research Guide: Criminal Trespass

 

Cryptocurrency

Research Guide: Crypto and Blockchain

 

Declaratory Judgments


Research Guide: Declaratory Judgments

 

Defamation, Libel, and Slander

Research Guide: Defamation, Libel, and Slander

 

Defendant Resources

Research Guide: Affirmative Defenses

Research Guide: Civil Answer

 

Discovery and Evidence

Research Guide: Discovery

Research Guide: Evidence

 

Divorce

Research Guide: Community Property

Research Guide: Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO)

Research Guide: Spousal Maintenance

 

Drones

Research Guide: Drones

 

DWI and DUI


Research Guide: DWI/DUI

 

Emancipation

Research Guide: Emancipation of Minor

 

Enforcement

Research Guide: Enforcement/Contempt

 

Estate Planning

Research Guide: Estate Planning

Research Guide: Guardianship

Research Guide: Powers of Attorney

Research Guide: Trusts

Research Guide: Wills

 

Eviction / Landlord Tenant

Research Guide: Eviction Appeals

Research Guide: Fair Housing

Research Guide: Landlord Tenant

Research Guide: Writ of Reentry

Research Guide: Writ of Retrieval

 

Expunction and Nondisclosure

Research Guide: Expunction and Nondisclosure

 

Fraud

Research Guide: Fraud

 

Garnishment


Research Guide: Garnishment

 

Guardianship


Research Guide: Guardianship

 

Habeas Corpus - Writ of Attachment (Family)

Research Guide: Habeas Corpus - Writ of Attachment

 

Intellectual Property


Research Guide: Intellectual Property

 

Judicial Review


Research Guide: Judicial Review of Administrative Action

 

Juvenile Justice

Research Guide: Cyberbullying

Research Guide: Juveniles and School Law

 

Liens

Research Guide: Judgment Liens

Research Guide: Mechanics' and Materialmen's Liens

Research Guide: Release of Lien

 

Limited Liability Companies
(LLCs)

Research Guide: Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)

 

Name Change - Adult

Research Guide: Adult Name Change

 

Neighbor Law


Research Guide: Neighbor Law

 

Paternity

Research Guide: Paternity

 

Power of Attorney

Research Guide: Powers of Attorney

 

Premarital Agreements


Research Guide: Premarital Agreements

 

Pre-Trial

Research Guide: Cease and Desist Letters

Research Guide: Demand Letters

 

Prisoners' Rights

Research Guide: Habeas Corpus (Criminal)

 

Probate

Research Guide: Partition

Research Guide: Small Estates

 

Protective Orders

Research Guide: Protective Orders

Research Guide: Sexual Assault

 

Public Information Act

Research Guide: Public Information Act

 

Real Property

Research Guide: Condominiums

Research Guide: Deeds

Research Guide: Deeds of Trust

Research Guide: Foreclosure

Research Guide: Non-Judicial Foreclosure

Research Guide: Partition

Research Guide: Property Owners Associations

 

Receivership


Research Guide: Receiverships

 

Recovering Attorney Fees


Research Guide: Recovering Attorney Fees

 

Rule 11 Agreements


Research Guide: Rule 11 Agreements

 

Sealing Court Records


Research Guide: Sealing Court Records

 

Search and Seizure


Research Guide: Search and Seizure

 

Serving Court Papers

Research Guide: Serving Court Documents

Research Guide: Citation by Posting

Research Guide: Citation by Publication

 

Small Claims


Research Guide: Small Claims

 

State and Federal Constitutions

Research Guide: Texas Constitution

Research Guide: U.S. Bill of Rights

Research Guide: U.S. Constitution

 

Subsequent Filings


Research Guide: Retaining or Reinstating a Case

 

Summary Judgment


Research Guide: Summary Judgment

 

Temporary Orders

Research Guide: Temporary Orders, TROs, and Injunctions

 

Termination of Parental Rights

Research Guide: Termination of Parental Rights

 

Unemployment


Research Guide: Unemployment

 

Veterans and Military Servicemembers


Research Guide: Veterans and Military Servicemembers

 

Virtual and Telephonic Court Hearings


Research Guide: Virtual and Telephonic Court Hearings

 

Workers' Compensation


Research Guide: Workers' Compensation