November 2018

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Termination of Parental Rights

Feature November 5, 2018


The State Law Library often receives questions related to termination of parental rights. Termination of parental rights can be voluntary, involuntary, or a necessary step in the adoption process. Although all of these procedures are complex, our librarians have created a research guide that can help patrons better understand the topic. Included in our research guide is information on: State laws governing termination of the parent-child relationship "Plain English" summaries of those laws FAQs…

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Elder Law

Feature November 19, 2018


The State Law Library recently published a new Elder Law research guide. This guide combines information from several different areas of law to create a comprehensive resource that may be useful for senior Texans and those who care for them. Included in our research guide: Links to our research guides on grandparents' rights, guardianship, powers of attorney, veterans' resources, and wills and directives The Houston Bar Association's Elder Law Handbook Texas Health and Human Services' info…

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