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Dallas required a prescreening form to be submitted to qualify to submit ERA application, I received 4 automatic form letter denials over the 6 months. I was allowed to apply after I attempt to file a complaint. Dallas County required more qualification than needed and approval from DC compliance... View More 
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing with Dallas County in obtaining rental assistance. It appears that there may be issues of miscommunication and potentially misconduct in your case. To address this situation, you should consider taking the following steps:
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
If someone stole the title to your vehicle and then filed for a bonded title, this is a serious legal matter. You should immediately report the theft to the police and provide them with any evidence you have.
A bonded title is typically issued when someone does not have the original title,... View More
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
A bonded title is a type of title that is issued when the original title is lost or stolen. The person who files for a bonded title must post a bond with the state, which guarantees that the state will be reimbursed if it turns out that the person who filed for the title is not the rightful owner... View More
COVID hit the man shut down his shop I could not get in touch with him called phone was off basically my car vanished until about 3 months ago the shop is open my car is sitting there blocked in every way possible,now my grandmother has dementia bad my aunt can't find the title paid had the... View More
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answered on Nov 8, 2023
To address the situation with your car, you should first request a written invoice or accounting for the $3,000 storage fee the mechanic is claiming. Verify the charges against any contractual agreement or posted notices regarding storage fees that may have been in place when you left the car with... View More
I have seen it, it looks like old paper with some endorsements and seals on it. He says his father left it to him and he wants to cash it however I am not sure if it is a legit Federal Reserve Note. Did the Federal Reserve Bank ever print $ 100 million reserve note back in the day? If so, how can... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2023
The United States has never issued a federal reserve note in a denomination larger than $10,000. Denominations of $500 and larger have not been printed since 1945.
There are only a small number of $10,000 notes still in existence. Half are from the Binion hoard.
Your friend’s... View More
I received a field trip permission slip for my child to attend an On-Campus field trip. The school is a public school charter school in Houston, TX. The trip is for Houston Museum of Natural Science Dome to visit the school campus. I was a little taken back when I was asked to sign an Indemnity... View More
answered on Sep 27, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Unfortunately, such agreements have become more commonplace. They can be binding (I'm not saying yours is or is not) - they usually have to meet certain protocols under state law. These are similar but not identical... View More
My truck has been damaged from them. And I drive 5 under. I took my truck to the shop and there is damage to the front steering ball joints and tie rods every day it gets worse. Can I make the state pay the $1800 to repair my truck?
answered on Sep 8, 2023
A Texas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It's unlikely on a contingency basis. You may get firms to handle it hourly. But that's only an individual opinion. The only way to find out is to reach out to law firms to ask. Good luck
My truck has been damaged from them. And I drive 5 under. I took my truck to the shop and there is damage to the front steering ball joints and tie rods every day it gets worse. Can I make the state pay the $1800 to repair my truck?
answered on Sep 8, 2023
Addendum - a minute ago, I should have mentioned - these types of cases can involve notice of claim requirements. In other words, they can require filing certain notices (where applicable) to initiate and validate the claim. Nationwide, these deadlines can be short (in the order of days). That is... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2023
In Texas, individuals aged 70 and older have the option to request an exemption from jury service if they choose to do so. This exemption is not mandatory, and those who are 70 or older can still serve on juries if they wish.
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answered on Aug 16, 2023
In rural areas of Montgomery County, Texas, where property might be unrestricted, there usually isn't a fixed limit on the number of pets you can have. However, it's crucial to consider some practical aspects.
While local regulations might not impose strict pet counts, it's... View More
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answered on Aug 3, 2023
Texas, emancipation is the legal process of becoming independent from one's parents or guardians before reaching the age of majority. When a minor is emancipated, they are considered a legal adult and responsible for their own welfare, including finding housing.
The government does not... View More
A Texas judge signed a final decree in 2023, ending the community property portion as of 2019, the date of separation. The decree calculated and divided the servicemember's High 3 and years of service as if the marriage had ended in 2019. Post trial, the judge writes a letter denying that this... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2023
The community portion of military retirement pay is that portion which accrues during the existence of the marriage, i.e. from the date of marriage to the date of divorce. Any portion that accrued outside of the existence of the marriage is the servicemember's separate property.... View More
I bought a car from someone on Facebook and my dad took the car from me before I could get it in my name can I do anything to get the car back
answered on Jul 13, 2023
You can still take the signed certificate of title and your proof of financial responsibility (a/k/a insurance card) to the Texas Vehicle Registration Office nearest to you and register the transfer of title in your name. You can then take the registration to wherever the vehicle is located and... View More
I ask because on some documents, especially recordings, you cant quote certain individuals, such as Linden B. Johnson because at the time of the recording he is a private citizen since hes no longer in office, either him or his family have copyrighted all recordings where he wasnt a public servant.... View More
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answered on Jun 18, 2023
It is generally not illegal to read declassified files aloud, as long as you are not violating any copyright laws or other legal restrictions. However, there may be certain limitations or restrictions on the use of declassified files, depending on the specific documents and the laws and regulations... View More
someone left four vehicles on my property and pretty much just abandoned them here and someone broke into them not us but we finally called to get them towed away the owner seen them at the tow yard and said he was going to get the cops involved
answered on May 19, 2023
You are not legally liable for personal property stolen from your premises unless your negligence contributed to the theft of such property.
There is a well-established procedure for having abandoned motor vehicles removed from your premises. Ordinarily, you apply for a certificate of... View More
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answered on May 2, 2023
Registering an LLC for your sister-in-law should not have any direct impact on your Social Security benefits in Texas, as long as you are not using any of your own Social Security funds to start or run the LLC. However, it is always a good idea to consult with a Social Security attorney or advisor... View More
A cop writes the complaint, but sworn to by a clerk, then cop (the complainant) is nowhere to be heard from again & you find yourself sparring w/judge only, at what should have been a jury trial, prosecutor says nothing. Through all our objections & asking where the plaintiff was, the judge... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2023
The violation is most likely a violation of a traffic law of the State of Texas. Therefore, it is correctly the State of Texas v you as the alleged violator.
The traffic officer who wrote the citation isn’t required to appear at pretrial proceedings. That would divert officers from... View More
This judge has "stayed" my case against 4 Defendants, because one filed for bankruptcy. Basically all 4 defendants are benefiting from bankruptcy, when only one filed for it.
answered on Mar 16, 2023
The fact that a judge has stayed your case due to a bankruptcy filing is not grounds for disqualification or recusal.
If you believe the stay is improper, you can file a petition for writ of mandamus with the court of appeals.
You can also file a motion to lift the stay in the... View More
My son was arrested for a crime but while in custody waiting for the trial the case numbers were changed
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answered on Mar 11, 2023
Case numbers can be changed for various reasons, such as administrative errors or if the case is transferred to a different court. However, changing a case number after an arrest and while waiting for trial is unusual and may indicate that there have been significant changes to the case, such as a... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2023
Since Texas is a one-party consent state, record every conversation you have with every representative of each party. Keep the entirety of each recording and turn all of the entire recordings over to your attorney.
Do not sign anything unless it has been reviewed and approved by your... View More
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