A witness in the vicinity of the intersection of South Riverside Drive and U.S. Highway 287 in Fort Worth, Texas, reported seeing an SUV weaving in and out of traffic. Authorities are not sure of the reason for this but theorize that the driver may have been racing...
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Business Liability for Work Place Injuries
A couple of months ago I wrote an article on the risks posed to business owners by work related accidents. This month the article will be addressing the broader topic of work place injuries. Specifically, injuries suffered by employees while on the job. Texas, like...
Property Exempt from Creditor’s Lien by R. Scott Alagood
It should be noted that Texas history is filled with citizens from other states and countries moving to Texas to escape debt and not so friendly debt collection laws, including in some instances, debtor’s prison. For example, William B. Travis avoided arrest in...
Texas Legislature
This new Year brings with it new Texas legislature. The Texas legislature meets every other year in odd numbered years to enact, repeal, or modify the laws of the state. The 85th Texas Legislature began on Janaury 10, 2017, and will remain in regular session for hte...
Texas Water Rights By R Scott Alagood
According to the Texas Water Development Board (“TWDB”), Texas’ population is expected to increase from approximately 29.5 million to 51 million between 2020 and 2070. Tex. Water Dev. Bd., 2017 State Water Plan (May 19, 2016). It is further projected that over half of...
Changes To Texas Justice Courts
Changes to Texas Justice Courts By: R. Scott Alagood In response to legislation adopted in 2011, the Supreme Court of Texas has issued new rules governing civil cases filed in justice courts. These new rules go into effect on August 31, 2013, and...