When Will Texas Legalize Sports Betting?
As of 2024, sports betting is not legal in Texas despite efforts to change this. There have, however, been many efforts to legalize sports betting in the Lone Star State….
What Is Child Endangerment In Texas?
Pursuant to Penal Code 22.041, endangering a child in Texas occurs when a person places a child under the age of 15 in danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or…
Dealing with a False Accusation of Domestic Violence
False Accusations of Domestic Violence: A Serious Problem Prosecutors love talking about domestic violence. Tarrant County put up billboards and signs that say “not in my community.” No one will…
Violent Juvenile Crimes In Texas [Defending Tough Cases]
Violent juvenile crimes in Texas are on the rise, and in Tarrant County, that’s especially true with homicides. In fact, homicides increased 80 percent from 2020 to 2021, the most recent…
Amendment 821 Reduction | Two Level Reduction Eligibility Quiz
In a landmark decision, the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) has voted 4-to-3 in favor of the delayed retroactive application of Amendment 821, which pertains to criminal history. This significant…
Supreme Court Ruling Allows States to Legalize Sports Betting
The Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in May 2018 in Murphy v. NCAA, holding that PASPA “regulate[s] state governments’ regulation of their citizens,” which…
The First Step Act: What You Need To Know
What is the First Step Act? The First Step Act, formally known as the Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act, signed into law on December 21,…
Pornhub Blocks Texas Users Over Age Verification Law [2025]
Texans seeking online adult entertainment won’t find it anymore at Pornhub, one of the most popular websites in the world. In March, Pornhub suspended its services in the Lone Star…
An Ethical Guide to Referral Fees in Texas
How to Ethically Accept Referral Fees, Fee Splits, or Co-Counsel Fees We take attorney referrals as the highest compliment. When you call our firm and entrust a case with one…