Legal and Financial Resources

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)

DFPS protects children and adults who are elderly or have disabilities living at home or in state facilities.
www.dfps.state.tx.us
512-438-4800

Advanced Care Planning Documents

You can plan for major life decisions, such as end of life decisions, using the consumer-friendly forms by following the links available on the DADS website.
www.dads.state.tx.us/news_info/publications/handbooks
/index.html
1-800-458-9858

Texas Attorney General's Office

www.oag.state.tx.us
1-800-337-3928

Fraud Against Seniors
512-936-1317

Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)

TDI can help you understand long-term care insurance options, which protect against the cost of extended care.
www.tdi.state.tx.us

Texas Legal Services Center

The Legal Hotline for Texas is staffed by volunteer attorneys who can assist you with legal matters and referrals.
www.tlsc.org
1-800-622-2520

Public Retirement Systems

Public Retirement systems can provide their members, retirees, and families with information about long-term care insurance.

Employees Retirement System

www.ers.state.tx.us
1-877-275-4377
512-867-7711

Teacher Retirement System

www.trs.state.tx.us
1-800-223-8778
512-542-6400

To Report Elderly Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
1-800-252-5400
www.txabusehotline.com
If you feel your situation is an emergency,
please contact 9-1-1 or your local emergency hotline.

Updated: December 3, 2008