How Personal Injury Settlements are Paid Out in Texas
When someone is injured in a Texas accident, they may be entitled to compensation for their property damage, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. This compensation is typically…
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How to Fire Your Personal Injury Attorney
Can you fire your personal injury lawyer? It’s not uncommon for us to get a call from someone who wants to fire their lawyer. Perhaps they’ve found the law firm…
Is Delta-8 THC Legal In Texas? Texas Lawyer Answers
Delta-8 THC is currently legal to sell as a hemp-derived product in much of Texas, but that status is rapidly changing. A court injunction keeps delta-8 off the Texas controlled…
What is Modified Comparative Negligence in Texas?
How Does Modified Comparative Negligence Affect Liability Decisions in Texas? In Texas, liability in personal injury cases revolves around the concept of fault. Texas follows the principle of modified comparative…
Do I Need the Co-Parent’s Permission for Sports?
In Texas, you generally do not need your co-parent’s permission to sign your child up for sports or extracurricular activities unless your court order specifically requires it. If your divorce…
Who Pays Divorce Attorney Fees in Texas?
Divorce is one of the most challenging experiences a person can face—emotionally, mentally, and financially. When clients come to us seeking dissolution of marriage, one of the first questions they…
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…
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…
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…