Civil Statute of Limitations Texas
What is a Civil Statute of Limitation in a Texas Civil Case? The statute of limitations is essentially a deadline for filing a lawsuit. The purpose of these statutes is…
Supreme Court: Freight Brokers Can Be Sued for Hiring Unsafe Truckers
What Montgomery v. Caribe Transport Means for You On May 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision that changes the landscape for anyone injured in…
Parents File Wrongful Death Suit Against TXDOT After Daughter Killed on Dangerous Highway
The parents of an 18-year-old college student who was killed in a crash on a poorly constructed and maintained state highway have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Texas…
Texas Appeals Court Reverses Marian Fraser’s Murder Conviction, Orders New Trial
A Texas appeals court, yet again, has reversed the murder conviction of a Waco daycare owner in the death of a four-month-old baby, setting up the possibility of her release…
Nabors: A Post-Chohan Roadmap for Texas Plaintiffs
Since the Texas Supreme Court decided Gregory v. Chohan in June 2023, civil plaintiffs’ lawyers across Texas have been keeping a close eye on how to best prove up noneconomic…
Texas Supreme Roadmap for Slip and Fall Cases
What H-E-B v. Peterson Means for Injured Texans If you slip and fall in a Texas grocery store, gas station, or restaurant, can you sue? The answer just got more…
Can You Spy on Your Spouse in Texas if You Suspect Cheating?
When suspicions of infidelity arise in a marriage, it’s natural to want answers – and the urge to spy on your spouse can be strong. However, the methods you use…
Texas Divorce Decree: The Final Step
Understanding Your Texas Divorce Decree: A Comprehensive Guide In Texas, the divorce process is officially over when a judge signs the final decree of divorce. This legal document legally ends…
Texas Motion for Summary Judgment Rule Changes (Rule 166a) 2026
Motions for Summary Judgment filed in Texas on or after March 1, 2026 are subject to new rules and deadlines that apply to the movant, nonmovant, and the court. Texas…