Legality of Delta 8 THC, Delta 9 THC, Delta 10 THC & THCA in Texas
Current Status: Texas THC Law as of July 2026 Texas hemp law changed significantly in 2026. On May 1, 2026, the Texas Supreme Court upheld the authority of the Texas…
World Cup 2026 Texas: Don’t Get Arrested (and What to Do if You Do)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has arrived, and North Texas sits at the center of it. AT&T Stadium in Arlington, renamed Dallas Stadium for the tournament, will host nine matches…
School Threats in Texas: The Crimes and Consequences
Southlake officials canceled classes at two high schools last school year after learning of a potential threat of a school shooting. Officials said the threat involved a message written on…
Juvenile Justice: What’s the Difference Between TJJD and TYC?
If you are newly acquainted with the Texas juvenile justice system, you may be feeling confused or overwhelmed by the many different terms used within the system. Even people with…
How the Texas Juvenile Justice System Handles Girls
The Texas juvenile justice system treats girls differently than boys in several key ways, including separate housing in detention facilities, gender-appropriate supervision during searches, and specialized programming. While girls make…
Determinate and Indeterminate Sentence for Texas Juveniles
When a juvenile is adjudicated delinquent in Texas, the court will impose either a determinate or indeterminate sentence. Understanding the difference between determinate and indeterminate sentencing is critical for parents…
Age | Affirmative Defenses in Criminal Cases in Texas
Can a child be prosecuted as an adult in Texas? Under Texas Penal Code § 8.07, a person under age 15 generally cannot be prosecuted for criminal offenses except in…
New Texas Laws | 2025 Legislative Update | 89th Legislature
After 140 days of committee hearings, floor debates, public testimony, and political maneuvering, the 89th Texas Legislature ushered in a new wave of Texas laws, hundreds of which went into…
Criminal Consequences for AI-Generated Pornography in Texas
Criminal Consequences of AI-Generated Pornography in Texas Texas has enacted some of the nation’s most comprehensive laws addressing AI-generated pornography, particularly content involving minors. As of September 1, 2025, both…