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…
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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…
North Texas Estate Planning Attorneys
Planning for the Unexpected: Why Estate Planning Matters No one likes to think about death, disability, or the unexpected twists life can take. It’s uncomfortable, even unsettling. But avoiding the…
Lifetime Protective Orders in Family Law Cases
The Texas Supreme Court Rules Higher Standard of Proof Required for Lifetime Protective Orders Severing Parental Rights In a landmark decision issued on May 2, the Texas Supreme Court ruled…
What is Subrogation in Personal Injury Cases?
When you’re injured in an accident, you may assume that any insurance coverage you have—health, auto, or otherwise—will take care of your bills without strings attached. But if another party…
Civil Mediation in Texas: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Civil Mediation in Texas: What You Need to Know Mediation has become an integral part of the civil litigation process in many jurisdictions, including Texas, where it serves as a…
Criminal Solicitation of a Minor | Texas Penal Code 15.031
In short: Criminal solicitation of a minor means requesting, commanding, or trying to persuade someone under 17 to commit a felony in Texas, and the offense is complete even if…
Texas Electric Semi-Truck Accidents: Who Is Liable?
Electric semi-trucks are gaining popularity and being increasingly adopted by major companies for various uses, including long-distance hauling and local food and beverage delivery. The shift toward electric trucks is…