School Threats in Texas: The Crimes and Consequences
Southlake officials canceled classes at two high schools last school year after learning of a potential threat of a school shooting. Officials said the threat involved a message written on…
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World Cup 2026 Texas: Don’t Get Arrested (and What to Do if You Do)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived, and North Texas sits at the center of it. AT&T Stadium in Arlington, renamed Dallas Stadium for the tournament, will host nine matches…
Criminal Consequences for AI-Generated Pornography in Texas
Criminal Consequences of AI-Generated Pornography in Texas Texas has enacted some of the nation’s most comprehensive laws addressing AI-generated pornography, particularly content involving minors. As of September 1, 2025, both…
Deepfake Porn: Texas Law & New Federal Legislation
In short: Texas Penal Code 21.165 makes it a Class A misdemeanor to knowingly produce or distribute deepfake pornography of a real person without their consent, punishable by up to…
Legality of Delta 8 THC, Delta 9 THC, Delta 10 THC & THCA in Texas
Current Status: Texas THC Law as of July 2026 Texas hemp law changed significantly in 2026. On May 1, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court upheld the authority of the Texas…
SB 3 Veto Explained: THC Ban Vetoed by Governor Abbott
Update (July 2026): Although Governor Abbott vetoed SB 3 in June 2025, Texas went on to restrict intoxicating hemp products through agency rulemaking instead of legislation. On May 1, 2026,…
Juvenile Justice: What’s the Difference Between TJJD and TYC?
If you are newly acquainted with the Texas juvenile justice system, you may be feeling confused or overwhelmed by the many different terms used within the system. Even people with…
Will Texas Legalize Marijuana?
Marijuana is not legal in Texas. When will it be legalized? In the midst of a nation shifting its view on cannabis, one question arises: will Texas legalize marijuana? Some…
SCOTUS: You Don’t Lose Your Guns for Using Marijuana
Supreme Court Rules the Federal Gun Ban Cannot Automatically Disarm Marijuana Users: U.S. v. Hemani Explained On June 18, 2026, the Supreme Court decided United States v. Hemani. The Court…