Links
Credit-Related
Federal Trade Commission: (FTC), works to eliminate unfair or deceptive marketplace practices.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, is designed to promote accuracy and ensure the privacy of the information used in consumer reports.
Texas-Related
For additional information on usury laws and other credit issues:
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
2601 North Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78705-4207
(800) 538-1579
www.occc.state.tx.us
For assistance with credit problems:
National Foundation for Credit Counseling
(800) 388-2227
www.nfcc.org
To review the State Finance Code:
Texas State Law Library
Post Office Box 12367
Austin, TX 78711
(512) 463-1722
www.sll.state.tx.us
Attorney General Consumer Hotline
(800) 252-8011
www.oag.state.tx.us
Information on this and other topics is available on the Attorney General's Web site at www.oag.state.tx.us.
Austin-Related
101X: Austin's new rock alternative radio station.
Apple a Day Personal Pet Care: A personalized, luxury service that gives your pets one-on-one attention and care in the familiar environment of their own home.
Austin American-Statesman: Austin's newspaper.
Austin Chronicle: Austin news, arts, food, music etc.
Austin City Connection: Anything and everything that is Austin.
Crazy Cheap Signs: Signs, Real Estate Signs, Magnetics, Business Cards, and Door Hangers
Home Improvement Money: Full service financing that handles ALL aspects of the home improvement loan process.
Momo’s Club: A live music venue located in downtown Austin, Texas.
QuantumView: The first comprehensive real estate website that allows you to control the buying & selling process
Texas Online: Great site for regional and community resources.
Tim Thompson Design: Clean and professional web design.
The University of Texas at Austin Performing Arts Center
UT Austin: University of Texas At Austin official website.
UT Sports: University of Texas official sports website.
General Interest
How Stuff Works: The answer to how everything works.
The Smoking Gun: Brings you exclusive documents first.
White Pages Online: You can locate almost any person or business.