Teacher-Student Relationship Laws: What Educators and Families Need to Know in 2026
Imagine a parent discovering private messages between their high school child and a teacher, or...
Federal Judge Says Texas Parole Officials Can Be Held Liable for Sex Offender Restrictions
Once again, a Federal Judge in Austin, Texas has slapped the hand of the Texas...
How Lack of Mobility Assistance Causes Injuries
Mobility assistance is a basic part of safe care in nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers,...
Federal Court Issues Injunction Against Texas Board of Pardons and Parole
As reported last week, an Austin federal judge agreed with the Texas Court of Criminal...
Further Developments on Parolees with Sex Offender Conditions (who aren’t sex offenders)
As we mentioned in a previous article, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that the...
A Nice Surprise from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
I have had the pleasure of meeting several of the judges on the Texas Court...
Wichita Tribe: History, Culture, and Sovereignty of the Raccoon-Eyed People
The Wichita Tribe, known to themselves as the Kitikiti’sh or “raccoon-eyed people,” represents one of...
Claiming an ELD Exemption Can Become a Serious Issue After a Big Rig Crash
A serious truck crash can quickly become a complicated investigation, especially when questions arise about...
A Slippery Gym Floor Can Turn Spring Fitness Goals into a Painful Fall
Spring is when many people feel motivated to get back into fitness, whether that means...
Cost For Medical Care Changing For Inmates
Beginning September 1, 2019, a new state law goes into effect which amends Section 501.063,...