Denial of Bail in Texas: Changes in Bail Rules for Certain Crimes
Texas Proposition 3: New Bail Rules for Certain Crimes Texans have approved an amendment to the Texas Constitution to allow for the denial of bail in certain cases. More than…
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Sports Bribery Charges: A Look at the UFC Fight-Fixing Scandal
UFC Fight-Fixing Scandal: What Federal Charges Could Fighters and Coaches Face? The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is facing its most serious integrity crisis in years. Federal investigators are probing allegations…
What to Do If You’re Hit by a Drunk Driver in Texas
The numbers tell a devastating story. In 2024, 1,053 people were killed in Texas crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers — accounting for over 25 percent of all traffic deaths in our…
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…
Tarrant County Criminal Courts: Where to Go and What to Expect
What to Expect When in Tarrant County Criminal Courts Watch our video guide If you have been arrested for a felony or a non-traffic misdemeanor offense, your case will be…
Invasive Visual Recording in Texas | Penal Code 21.15
⚠️ IMPORTANT LAW CHANGE (Effective September 1, 2025): Texas law regarding invasive visual recording has been significantly amended. Most notably, this offense now requires sex offender registration, and the definition…
Improper Photography Charges In Texas (Sept 2025 Update)
What is Invasive Visual Recording in Texas? Penal Code Section 21.15, now known as Invasive Visual Recording (formerly Improper Photography or Visual Recording), outlines instances in which taking a photograph…
Attorney-Entrepreneur Benson Varghese Publishes Book, “Tapped In: Lessons for Law Firm Growth”
From a hardscrabble rubber plantation in India to leading one of Texas’ fastest-growing law firms, Benson Varghese has charted an extraordinary journey as both a lawyer and entrepreneur. Now, the…
The Move to End No-Fault Divorces in Texas
Despite being the most common type of divorce in Texas, the is a move to end no-fault divorce in the state. No-fault divorce has been a significant aspect of family…