Self-Help Information & Resources
“Pro se litigant” means someone who is a party in a court case without an attorney. Below are some resources to help pro se litigants navigate the court system. The links below will take you away from our website.
Texas Resources
TexasLawHelp.org - Free legal information and sample forms for a variety of legal issues, including divorce, child custody & support, occupational driver licenses, name change, and more.
Texas Court Help - The Texas Office of Court Administration has compiled many resources of interest and assistance to pro se litigants. Available in English & Spanish.
Texas Justice Court Training Center: Self-Represented Litigants - Although the materials do not contain legal advice, they are helpful for small claims, debt claims, or eviction cases.
Texas Young Lawyers Association - Pamphlets, videos, and other materials for the general public, including information on guardianship, divorce, probate, CPS, elder care, and much more.
Legal Terms
Court Basics & E-filing in Texas
eFile Texas Self-Help - Free online service that allows you to fill out forms to send to Texas courts.
Research Tips
How to Research a Legal Problem: A Guide for Non-Lawyers (American Association of Law Libraries)
Legal Research for Pro Se Litigants: Getting Started (Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association or San Francisco)
Other Law Libraries
Fifth Circuit Houston Satellite Library - Open to the public, the Fifth Circuit Library System's Houston Satellite Library is a valuable resource for researching federal legal issues.
Texas State Law Library - Texas residents can Get a Library Account for free to access many legal materials online.