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	Debt Collection Frequently Asked Questions By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin & Lone Star Legal Aid - Houston


	If You Are Sued for a Debt that You Owe By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin & Lone Star Legal Aid - Houston


	What You Need to Know About Managing Your Debts By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin


	Wage Garnishment Law (Separate Website) When can your wages be garnished (taken) to pay for a debt that you owe? By: U.S. Department of Labor


	Debt Collection Overview (Separate Website) If you are unable to make timely payments on a debt, this website provides guidance. By: Texas Attorney General Read this in: Spanish / Español


	2011 Referral Directory Legal Services and Other Resources Legal services and other resources for low-income Texans.


	Anti-Garnishment Letter An anti-garnishment letter tells your bank that creditors should not take money out of your account without your permission. It is used when you have unpaid debts, and creditors are threatening to sue you. By: Legal Hotline for Texans


	Cease and Desist Letter Notification to a collection agency that you cannot pay your bill and that you are requesting they cease all communications concerning the collection of the debt.


	Dealing with Debt Collection Harassment (Separate Website) Information on how to deal with harassment from debt collectors. By: National Consumer Law Center Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) (Separate Website) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation?s consumer protection agency, enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices to collect from you. By: The Federal Trade Commission


	Fox26Law: Your Legal Questions Answered (Separate Website) Every Tuesday and Thursday in its 7 a.m. newscast on FOX 26 Morning News, legal analyst Chris Tritico offers up some free legal insight. On this page you can ask your questions, watch previous segments, and read Chris' online-only responses to various questions. By: Fox26 KRIV


	Get Real Debt Help, Not Promises (Separate Website) Information about where to get help for debt, as well as advice on how to deal with debt. By: National Consumer Law Center Read this in: Spanish / Español


	How to Select a Lawyer (Separate Website) By: The State Bar of Texas


	Know Your Rights When You Owe a Debt (Separate Website) The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that protects consumers from unfair debt collection practices. Learn more about your rights in this brochure. By: National Association of Consumer Advocates


	Limited Scope Representation A way for people with limited money to afford an attorney. By: Legal Hotlines for Texans


	Rights of Debtors in Texas Who is a debtor? A business, corporation, or an individual may be a debtor. This paper discusses only individual consumer debts. By: Legal Hotline for Texans


	Wage Withholding Frequently Asked Questions (Separate Website) By: Attorney General of Texas


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