Toolkit Websites

Texas Appleseed and our partners have produced toolkits to provide information and resources for Texans on various topics. Many of the toolkits are in a question-and-answer format comprised of guides, with some toolkits featuring a video library, a glossary of key terms on that particular issue, and where to go for help.

Coerced Debt

Learn about coerced debt and how to address identity theft for survivors of financial abuse in Texas.

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Deuda Forzada

Informate sobre la deuda forzada y como los sobrevivientes de abuso financiero en Texas lo pueden enfrentar.

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Defending Against a Civil Asset Forfeiture Case

This toolkit is about civil asset forfeiture in Texas and how you could get your property back if it has been taken by law enforcement.

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Immigration Consequences

This resource helps criminal/defense attorneys understand their obligation to advise clients of potential immigration consequences of criminal charges and pleadings.

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Make My School Safe

This toolkit is for students, parents, caregivers, educators, advocates, and policymakers who want to ensure ALL students are kept safe in their schools.

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Managing Someone Else's Money in Texas

This toolkit is for financial caregivers who manage money or property for those unable to do so themselves.

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Cómo Administrar el Dinero de Otras Personas en Texas

Esta caja de herramientas es para cuidadores financieros que administran el dinero o la propiedad de aquellos que no pueden hacerlo por sí mismos.

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My Debt Collection Rights in Texas

This toolkit is about knowing your rights and helps you learn more about debt collection and related scams.

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Ticket Help Texas

This toolkit is designed to help you resolve unpaid fines and restore your driver’s license.

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Ayuda Para Las Multas en Texas

Una caja de herramientas para resolver las multas no pagadas y recuperar la licencia de conducir

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Additional Related Websites

In addition to our toolkits, Texas Appleseed has created other sites, including issue-specific websites and coalition websites, featured below.

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Disaster Equity Data Portal

The Disaster Equity Data Portal uses data from FEMA, the Census, and other sources to show inequities and gaps in disaster funding. We believe every community and neighborhood deserves the chance to quickly recover and thrive after being hit by a natural disaster.

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Homeless Youth Handbook

The Homeless Youth Handbook is a statewide resource to aid youth experiencing homelessness, focusing on ages 14-24. The Texas handbook contains various chapters with information for youth about their rights, responsibilities, and resources available to them.

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I Heart Justice

I Heart Justice brings together artists and designers from across Texas and culminates in a biennial event in a gallery setting. Artists create limited-edition silkscreened prints, and each poster highlights a public policy issue related to Texas Appleseed’s work.

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Payday and Auto Title Lending in Texas: Dashboard

This is a Tableau dashboard containing maps, market data, and community impact figures. This dashboard, covering 2012-2023, is a tool for individuals, community leaders, and policymakers to understand the statewide and local costs and impacts of payday and auto title loans in Texas.

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Texas Fair Lending Alliance

A site focused on the financial well-being of Texans and also featuring information about harmful payday and auto title loans.

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Texas Youth Resource Map

This website is designed to help youth experiencing homelessness and includes more than 800 resources across Texas.

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We Do Exist

This site helps to raise awareness about youth experiencing homelessness in Texas and features resources for youth.

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