Greater Houston resource guide

Legal in Galveston County

Legal support covers questions about rights, planning and legal documents.

Disability Rights Texas (Protection & Advocacy)

Disability Rights Texas is the protection and advocacy (P&A) agency for Texans with disabilities. P&As were created by Congress to ensure people with disabilities are safe from abuse and neglect and that they can exercise their legal right to be included in all aspects of their communities; Disability Rights Texas utilizes a variety of legal strategies to help people with disabilities understand and exercise those rights.

Source-checked Oct 23, 2026 · Availability not confirmed

Elder Justice Program

H-GAC's Elder Justice Program assists seniors in recovering from crime; its team of lawyers works free-of-charge to stop abuse, minimize harm, recover lost assets, and obtain justice, including legal representation in civil matters directly related to the crime, legal advocacy, and resource referrals.

Source-checked Oct 22, 2026 · Availability not confirmed

Lone Star Legal Aid

Lone Star Legal Aid provides free civil legal services, including help for seniors with legal issues that can affect housing, financial security, benefits, and independence, and help with public benefits such as Social Security, disability benefits, and other essential assistance.

Source-checked Oct 22, 2026 · Availability not confirmed

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Long-term care (LTC) ombudsmen are advocates for resident rights who help protect the quality of life and quality of care of anybody who lives in a long-term care facility; ombudsmen are independent of any long-term care facility and address concerns including residents' rights violations, abuse, poor quality of care, improper transfer or discharge, and inappropriate use of restraints.

Source-checked Oct 25, 2026 · Availability not confirmed

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