Is It Legal to Put a GPS Tracker on Someone Else’s Car in Texas?
No. In most cases, it is not legal to put a GPS tracker on someone else’s car in Texas. Under Texas Penal Code § 16.06 , knowingly installing a tracking…
Icy Road Accidents | What to Watch Out For As Texas Freezes
Winter weather crashes in Texas may represent a small percentage of total annual collisions, but they result in a disproportionately high number of fatalities and serious injuries. The catastrophic 133-vehicle…
Are We Dating the Same Guy? | The Legal Considerations of the Internet Sensation
The Legal Implications of “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” “Are We Dating the Same Guy” (AWDTSG) started as a way for women to vet potential dates. It has become…
Reckless Driving in Texas | TC Section 545.401
Reckless driving in Texas is a misdemeanor offense that carries potential jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record. Under Texas Transportation Code § 545.401 , a person commits this…
Texas Bail Bond Disparities: 238K Bonds Analyzed
Bail bond amounts in Texas depend heavily on where you’re arrested. Our analysis of more than 238,000 bail bonds across five major Texas counties reveals that for the same offense,…
What Does the Odor of Alcohol Really Mean in a DWI investigation?
I’ve reviewed thousands of DWI reports in my career. The “odor of alcoholic beverage” appears in nearly every DWI police report in Texas, but it tells officers almost nothing about…
Tarrant County Bonds: A Statistical Analysis of Bonds Set in 2025
If you’ve been arrested in Fort Worth or anywhere in Tarrant County, one of your first questions is likely: How much will my bond be? The answer depends on the…
Is Gambling Illegal in Texas? Sports Books, Card Rooms, and Betting Apps Explained
Yes, most forms of gambling are illegal in Texas. Under Texas Penal Code Chapter 47 , betting money or anything of value on games, contests, or sporting events is a…
How We Investigate Truck Crashes | Texas Truck Accident Lawyers
When an 80,000-pound commercial truck causes a catastrophic crash, the difference between a successful claim and a denied one often comes down to evidence. At Varghese Summersett, we conduct aggressive,…