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Texas Small Claims Court: $20,000 Limit, Fees & How to File (2026)
Updated:Texas small claims court limit is $20,000. Learn filing fees, what cases qualify, and step-by-step instructions for filing in Justice Court (Justice of the Peace Court).
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Tenant Rights in Texas: Security Deposits, Eviction, and Landlord Rules (2026)
Updated:Texas is landlord-friendly with no statewide rent control, but tenants still have rights. Learn security deposit requirements, eviction procedures, and repair remedies in TX.
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Texas Wage Theft Laws: Minimum Wage, Overtime, and Final Paycheck Rules
Updated:Texas follows federal minimums for wages and overtime, but has its own final paycheck rules and complaint process. Learn what Texas workers are owed and how to recover stolen wages.
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Texas Eviction Notice Requirements: How Much Notice Does Your Landlord Have to Give?
Updated:Texas landlords must give 3 days notice before eviction. Learn the required notice periods by reason under Tex. Prop. Code § 91.001.
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Texas Security Deposit Laws: Deadlines, Deductions, and Your Rights
Updated:Texas landlords have 30 days to return your security deposit. Learn the rules on deductions, what counts as normal wear and tear, and how to get your money back under Texas Property Code § 92.103.
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Texas Non-Compete Agreement Laws: What Employees Need to Know
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Texas? Learn the income thresholds, duration limits, and what to do if your employer tries to enforce one.
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Texas Debt Collection Laws: Know Your Rights Against Collectors (2026)
Federal and Texas law strictly limit what debt collectors can do. Learn your rights, how to stop harassment, dispute a debt, and what damages you can recover in Texas.
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Texas Landlord Retaliation Laws: Tenant Protections and How to Fight Back (2026)
Texas law prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants who exercise their legal rights. Learn the presumption period, protected activities, and how to take action.