The Most Common Fourth of July Crimes in Texas
The Fourth of July is a patriotic holiday celebrating the independence of the United States. It’s a time for Americans to come together with family and friends to enjoy parades,…
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Supreme Court on Resentencing After First Step Act: Hewitt v. United States
On June 26, 2025, the Supreme Court made a key decision in Hewitt v. United States. This 5-4 ruling helps make federal sentencing fairer by applying the 2018 First Step…
Supreme Court on Standing in 1983 Claims: Gutierrez v. Saenz
Supreme Court Rules Texas Death Row Inmate Can Challenge DNA Testing Law Understanding Gutierrez v. Saenz On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in Gutierrez…
Trey’s Law: Texas Bans Contracts That Silence Sexual Abuse
Texas has unanimously passed and signed into law a groundbreaking piece of legislation that will transform how sexual abuse survivors speak about their experiences. Known as Trey’s Law — Senate…
Elena Rios Memorial Scholarship
Overview of the Elena Rios Memorial Scholarship Amount: $1000 Deadline: June 1, 2025 On February 16, 2024, Elena Rios, a mother of four and grandmother of 13, was tragically killed…
Grapevine Lake Accident: Jet Ski and Boating Death Liability
The devastating Memorial Day weekend tragedy at Grapevine Lake that claimed the life of 18-year-old Ava Moore presents multiple avenues for civil litigation and raises complex questions about liability, negligent…
Secrets to Maximize a GEICO Insurance Claim in Texas
How to Maximize a GEICO Insurance Claim Whether you were struck by a driver insured with GEICO making a “third party claim” or a GEICO insured making a “first party…
State v. Heath: Court of Criminal Appeals Clarifies Criminal Discovery in Texas
State v. Heath: Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Clarifies Discovery Obligations On June 12, 2024, the Court of Criminal Appeals handed down its decision in Heath v. State. The State…
Deepfake Porn: Texas Law & New Federal Legislation
In an era where technology evolves faster than legislation, deepfake porn is a pressing issue that has garnered lawmakers’ attention. In 2023, Texas enacted a law specifically targeting deepfake pornography,…