Texas License to Carry: Requirements, Costs, and Whether You Still Need One
In short: Texas has not required a license to carry a handgun since September 2021, but the License to Carry (LTC) is far from obsolete. It lets you carry in…
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Prosecutor Discovery Obligations in Texas: Moten v. State
Moten v. State, No. 10-24-00183-CR (Tex. App.—Waco Oct. 9, 2025) In a significant decision clarifying prosecutor discovery obligations under Texas law, the Tenth Court of Appeals recently addressed whether the…
What is a Third Degree Felony in Texas? | Penal Code 12.34
What is a Third Degree Felony Texas? A third degree felony in Texas carries 2 to 10 years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000. It is…
Liability for Texas School Districts for Sexual Misconduct
New Texas Laws: School Liability for Sexual Abuse in Public Schools and Mandatory Reporting for Public and Private Schools During the 89th Texas Legislature, lawmakers passed the most significant reform…
Mental States: Intentionally, Knowingly, Negligently, Recklessly
Texas recognizes four culpable mental states: intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, and negligently. These mental states, known as mens rea (Latin for “guilty mind”), determine what the prosecution must prove about a…
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…
Can You Sue for AI Pornography that Depicts You (or Your Child)?
If you are reading this article, you’ve probably been living through a nightmare. Discovering that someone has weaponized technology to create sexually explicit images depicting you or someone you love,…
Is It Illegal To Leave Your Pet Outside In Snow Or Cold In Texas?
Is It Illegal to Leave a Pet Outside in the Cold in Texas? Yes, it is illegal to leave your pet outside in freezing conditions in Texas without adequate shelter,…