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…
New Texas Laws | 2025 Legislative Update | 89th Legislature
After 140 days of committee hearings, floor debates, public testimony, and political maneuvering inside the state Capitol, the 89th Texas Legislature wrapped up its regular session — leaving behind a…
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…
SB 3 Veto Explained: THC Ban Vetoed by Governor Abbott
Texas Governor Vetoes THC Ban: What It Means for Consumers, Businesses, and Politics In a late-night decision that sent shockwaves through Texas politics, Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3…
What is a Mistrial? | What Happens After a Mistrial?
What is a Mistrial? A mistrial is a trial that has not been successfully completed. It can occur for a variety of reasons, such as a hung jury (when the…
The Role of a Divorce Receiver
Divorce proceedings can be complex, especially when significant assets and joint property is involved. In some Texas divorce cases, the court may appoint a “divorce receiver” to manage, protect, and sometimes…
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…
Misdemeanor to Felony: DWI to Intoxication Manslaughter in TX
Intoxication Crimes Lawyer in Dallas Thousands of people are charged each year in Dallas County with an “intoxication crime.” An intoxication crime refers to an offense that stems from being…
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…