What is Felony Murder in Texas?
In Texas, you can be charged with murder even if you never intended to kill anyone. Under the felony murder rule in Texas Penal Code § 19.02 , a person…
How to Read a Texas Crash Report
There are two types of crash reports in Texas: the Driver’s Crash Report (CR-2) for self-reported accidents or the Peace Officer’s Crash Report (CR-3) completed by law enforcement. While the…
Updating Your Will After Divorce in Texas
Why you should update your will after a divorce in Texas In Texas, divorce automatically revokes any provisions in your will that name your former spouse. Under Texas Estates Code…
Commingling of Funds in Marriage
What Is Commingling of Funds in Marriage? Commingling occurs when one spouse mixes separate property with community property, making it difficult or impossible to distinguish between the two. In Texas,…
Why You Need a Last Will & Testament in Texas
A Last Will & Testament in Texas is more than just a piece of paper—it’s one of the most important legal documents you will ever create. It determines who inherits…
TAKE IT DOWN Act Creates New Federal Offense for Deepfakes
In a significant legislative move aimed at combating online harassment and exploitation, the federal government has enacted the “Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and…
Failing to Pay Child Support in Texas (2026 Update)
Failing to pay child support in Texas can lead to jail time, wage garnishment, license suspensions, passport revocation, and other serious consequences. Texas courts have broad enforcement powers under the…
Dread Pirate Roberts: Silk Road Creator to Presidential Pardon
Ross Ulbricht, better known by his online pseudonym “Dread Pirate Roberts” (DPR), created what became the most sophisticated and extensive criminal marketplace on the internet – the Silk Road. His…
