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David C. Barsalou, Esq.

Practical legal guidance on Texas business, real estate, family, probate, and litigation matters.

David C. Barsalou, Attorney at Law, PLLC

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Temporary Administration in Texas Probate: When an Estate Cannot Wait for a Permanent Executor
20 minutes ago 9 min read

The Texas Probate Family Allowance: How a Surviving Spouse and Children Can Receive Support Before an Estate Is Distributed
2 hours ago 7 min read

Who Gets Your Email When You Die? Texas Law on Digital Assets, Online Accounts, and Electronic Communications
2 hours ago 9 min read

Can You Get Out of Jury Duty in Texas? Qualifications, Disqualifications, and Exemptions Under Texas Government Code Chapter 62
a day ago 5 min read

Texas Insurance Code Chapter 541: Understanding Unfair Settlement Practices and Deceptive Insurance Acts
a day ago 4 min read

Constitutional County Courts in Texas: Why the Court You File In Can Determine the Outcome of Your Case
a day ago 4 min read

Estoppel by Deed in Texas: When the Law Makes a Bad Deed Become Good
a day ago 5 min read

Can Adult Protective Services Enter Your Home Without Permission? Understanding Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 48
2 days ago 5 min read

Prompt Payment of Insurance Claims in Texas: Understanding Chapter 542 of the Texas Insurance Code
2 days ago 5 min read

Notice to Creditors in Texas Probate: What Every Executor Needs to Know Under the Texas Estates Code
2 days ago 4 min read

Can You Recover Mental Anguish Damages for Damage to Your Property in Texas? Understanding Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 41.001
2 days ago 5 min read

What Happens When a Texas Tenant Dies? Understanding Texas Property Code Chapter 92 and a Landlord's Rights and Responsibilities
3 days ago 4 min read

Which Court Hears My Texas Civil Case? Understanding Statutory County Court Jurisdiction Under Texas Government Code § 25.0003
3 days ago 4 min read

Can You Collect Interest If Your Texas Contract Never Mentions It? Understanding Texas Finance Code § 302.002
3 days ago 4 min read

Can Divorced Parents Change a Child's Name Without the Other Parent's Consent? Understanding Texas Family Code Chapter 45
3 days ago 5 min read

Can a Texas Landlord Require a Tenant to Carry Renters Insurance? Understanding Texas Property Code § 92.153
4 days ago 4 min read

Can a Texas Court Award Prejudgment Interest? Understanding Texas Prejudgment Interest Law
4 days ago 4 min read

Dependent Administration in Texas: When Full Court Supervision Is Required Under the Texas Estates Code
4 days ago 5 min read

Can You Accidentally Keep a Thin Strip of Land When You Sell Property? Understanding the Texas Strip and Gore Doctrine
4 days ago 4 min read

Can a Texas Commercial Landlord Throw Away Property Left Behind by a Tenant? Understanding Texas Property Code § 93.002
7 days ago 4 min read

Texas Medical Power of Attorney vs. Advance Directive: Understanding Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 166
July 31, 2026 4 min read

What Are Texas Water Control and Preservation Districts? The Forgotten Texas Auxiliary Water Laws That Still Matter Today
July 31, 2026 4 min read

Can Someone Else Form Your Texas Business Name Before You? Understanding Entity Name Reservations Under the Texas Business Organizations Code
July 31, 2026 4 min read

Texas Securities Offerings: When Separate Capital Raises Can Become One Under Texas Blue Sky Laws
July 30, 2026 4 min read

How Texas Proportionate Responsibility Can Reduce—or Eliminate—Your Liability: Understanding Chapter 33 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code
July 30, 2026 4 min read

Texas Implied Warranties Under the Uniform Commercial Code: What Every Buyer and Seller Should Know
July 30, 2026 4 min read

Can Your Employer Force You to Take a Polygraph in Texas?
July 30, 2026 4 min read

Can a Cosigner Really Be Sued for Someone Else's Debt? Understanding Texas Finance Code § 392.301
July 29, 2026 4 min read

Can a Texas Employer Deduct Money From Your Paycheck? Understanding Texas Labor Code § 61.018
July 29, 2026 4 min read

Can a Texas City Force You to Repair or Demolish Your Property? Understanding Texas Local Government Code Chapter 214
July 29, 2026 4 min read

Can a Texas Court Order You to Repay Public Assistance? Understanding Assignment of Child Support Rights Under the Texas Human Resources Code
July 29, 2026 4 min read

Can a Hospital Ignore Your Living Will? Understanding Texas Advance Directives Under the Texas Health and Safety Code
July 28, 2026 4 min read

Is the Landlord Responsible for Smoke Alarms in a Texas Rental Property? Understanding Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 766
July 28, 2026 5 min read

Can Divorced Parents Access Their Child's School Records? Understanding Texas Education Code § 26.004
July 28, 2026 5 min read

You Buy, Sell, or Sign a Contract by Text Message? Understanding the Texas Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
July 28, 2026 4 min read

Can a Texas Bar or Restaurant Sell Alcohol to an Obviously Intoxicated Person? Understanding Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code § 101.63
July 27, 2026 5 min read

Texas Debt Collection Practices: What Businesses and Consumers Should Know About the Texas Debt Collection Act
July 27, 2026 5 min read

Why Your Separate Property Is Protected by the Texas Constitution
July 27, 2026 5 min read

Can You Sue Just to Find Out What Your Rights Are? Understanding the Texas Declaratory Judgments Act and Why It Is One of the Most Powerful Lawsuits in Texas
July 27, 2026 5 min read

Implied Warranties in Texas Sales of Goods: What Every Buyer and Seller Should Know Under the Texas Business & Commerce Code
July 24, 2026 5 min read

Certificates of Insurance Aren't Insurance: Understanding Texas Insurance Code Chapter 1811
July 24, 2026 5 min read

Can Someone Put a Lien on Your Business Equipment Without Taking It? Understanding UCC-1 Financing Statements Under Texas Law
July 24, 2026 5 min read

Can an Out-of-State LLC Do Business in Texas Without Registering? Understanding Foreign Filing Entities Under the Texas Business Organizations Code
July 24, 2026 4 min read

Can You Sue a Texas Judge for a Bad Decision? Understanding Judicial Immunity Under the Texas Government Code
July 23, 2026 6 min read

Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code Chapter 37: Declaratory Judgments and Why Sometimes the Best Lawsuit Is One Before Anyone Breaches Anything
July 23, 2026 4 min read

Can a Texas Seller Reserve Minerals When Selling Land? Understanding Mineral Reservations Under Texas Property Code § 5.001
July 23, 2026 4 min read

Can You File a Complaint Against a Texas Judge? Understanding the Texas Judicial Conduct Process
July 23, 2026 4 min read

Can Debt Collectors Threaten You with Jail? Understanding the Texas Debt Collection Act
July 22, 2026 4 min read

Can a Texas Borrower Waive Usury Protections? Understanding the Limits of Texas Finance Code Chapter 305
July 22, 2026 5 min read

The "Battle of the Forms" in Texas: When Businesses Sign Different Contracts but Still End Up with a Binding Agreement
July 22, 2026 5 min read

Can You Be Bound by a Deed You Never Read? Understanding Constructive Notice Under the Texas Recording Statutes
July 22, 2026 5 min read

When Will a Title Company Refuse a Correction Deed? Understanding Common Title Problems Under Texas Law
July 21, 2026 4 min read

Can You Become Liable as a Partner Without Ever Signing a Partnership Agreement? Understanding Partnership by Estoppel Under Texas Business Organizations Code § 152.306
July 21, 2026 4 min read

Can Grandparents Obtain Court-Ordered Visitation in Texas? Understanding Texas Family Code Chapter 153
July 21, 2026 5 min read

Can Someone Bind Your Texas LLC Without Permission? Understanding Unauthorized Acts Under the Texas Business Organizations Code
July 21, 2026 4 min read

Can You Replace a Lost Deed or Other Real Estate Document in Texas? Understanding Texas Property Code Chapter 37
July 20, 2026 5 min read

Can a Texas Court Order One Parent to Pay the Other Parent's Attorney's Fees? Understanding Texas Family Code § 106.002
July 20, 2026 5 min read

Can a Texas Judge Transfer Your Case to Another Court? Understanding Local Administrative Judges Under Texas Government Code Chapter 74
July 20, 2026 5 min read

Can a Texas LLC Expel a Member? Understanding Involuntary Withdrawal Under the Texas Business Organizations Code
July 20, 2026 5 min read

Can Someone Else Pay Your Texas Property Taxes and Take Your Land? Understanding Texas Property Tax Liens and Redemption Rights
July 17, 2026 4 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18: Understanding Objections to Assigned Judges in Texas
July 17, 2026 5 min read

Can You File a Grievance Against a Texas Lawyer? Understanding the Texas Attorney Discipline System Under the Texas Government Code
July 17, 2026 5 min read

Can an Executor Charge the Estate for Their Time? Understanding Compensation Under the Texas Estates Code
July 17, 2026 5 min read

Can a Texas Landlord File an Eviction Immediately? Understanding the Notice to Vacate Requirements Under Texas Property Code § 24.005
July 16, 2026 5 min read

Who Actually Owns a Texas LLC? Understanding Membership Interests Under the Texas Business Organizations Code
July 16, 2026 5 min read

Can a Texas Parent Voluntarily Give Up Their Parental Rights? Understanding Termination Under the Texas Family Code
July 16, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 71: Why Calling Your Motion the Wrong Thing May Not Matter
July 16, 2026 6 min read

Texas Commercial Security Deposits: Why Business Tenants Have Far Fewer Legal Protections Than Residential Tenants
July 15, 2026 6 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 67 Explained: When Issues Not Pleaded Can Still Decide Your Lawsuit
July 15, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 65: Why an Amended Petition Completely Replaces the Original
July 15, 2026 5 min read

Can You Own Land That Doesn't Touch a Public Road? Understanding Easements by Prescription vs. Easements by Necessity in Texas
July 15, 2026 6 min read

Can Someone File a False Lien Against Your Property in Texas? Understanding Fraudulent Liens Under Texas Government Code Chapter 51 and Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code Chapter 12
July 14, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 11a: The Little-Known Rule Governing Agreements Between Attorneys After a Lawsuit Is Filed
July 14, 2026 6 min read

Can a Texas Court Correct a Clerical Error After the Judgment Is Final? Understanding Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 316
July 14, 2026 5 min read

Can You Remove the Built-In Refrigerator, Chandelier, or TV Mount When You Sell Your Texas Home? Understanding Fixtures Under Texas Law
July 14, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 166a(g): When Can You Delay a Summary Judgment Hearing to Obtain More Discovery?
July 13, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 736: Understanding Expedited Foreclosure Proceedings for Home Equity and Reverse Mortgage Loans
July 13, 2026 5 min read

Can Your Neighbor Legally Drain Water Onto Your Property? Understanding Surface Water Rights Under Texas Law
July 13, 2026 6 min read

Can Your Neighbor Build a Driveway Across Your Property? Understanding Prescriptive Easements Under Texas Law
July 13, 2026 5 min read

Can You Recover Your Attorney's Fees in Texas If the Other Side Rejects a Reasonable Settlement Offer? Understanding Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 167
July 10, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 68: The Forgotten Power of Supplemental Pleadings
July 10, 2026 5 min read

Can a Texas Court Appoint a Surveyor to Resolve a Property Boundary Dispute? Understanding Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code Chapter 22
July 10, 2026 4 min read

Can You Correct a Recorded Affidavit in Texas? Understanding Correction Affidavits Under Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code Chapter 12
July 10, 2026 5 min read

Can a Texas Landlord Enter a Tenant's Home Without Permission? Understanding the Law on Landlord Access
July 9, 2026 5 min read

Texas Business Organizations Code § 3.201: Why Filing a Certificate Doesn't Always Make a Business Entity Validly Exist
July 9, 2026 5 min read

Can You Access Court Records in Texas? Understanding Public Records Under the Texas Government Code
July 9, 2026 5 min read

Can a Texas Corporation Fix an Illegal or Defective Corporate Act? Understanding Ratification Under the Texas Business Organizations Code
July 9, 2026 4 min read

Does a Texas Commercial Landlord Have to Try to Re-Rent the Property? Understanding Texas Property Code § 91.006
July 8, 2026 5 min read

Texas Entity Conversions Under the Texas Business Organizations Code: How Businesses Can Change Their Legal Structure Without Starting Over
July 8, 2026 4 min read

Can a Texas Court Require Parents to Carry Life Insurance to Secure Child Support? Understanding Texas Family Code § 154.016
July 8, 2026 6 min read

Texas Government Code § 21.002: Can a Texas Judge Really Hold You in Contempt? Understanding One of the Court's Most Powerful—and Misunderstood—Powers
July 8, 2026 6 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 192.6: How Protective Orders Limit Discovery in Texas Litigation
July 7, 2026 6 min read

Retroactive Child Support in Texas: When Can a Court Order Support for the Past?
July 7, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 215.1: How a Motion to Compel Discovery Can Change the Course of a Lawsuit
July 7, 2026 4 min read

Can Two People Inherit From Each Other If They Die in the Same Accident? Understanding Texas's 120-Hour Survival Rule
July 7, 2026 4 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 193.2: Responding to Written Discovery in Texas—What Every Litigant Needs to Know
July 6, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 193.3: How to Properly Assert Privilege in Texas Discovery
July 6, 2026 5 min read

Can You Revoke a Transfer on Death Deed in Texas? Understanding How to Cancel or Change a TODD Before You Die
July 6, 2026 6 min read

Can You Reserve the Right to Live in Your Home for Life? Understanding Life Estates in Texas
July 6, 2026 5 min read

Can You Recover Court Costs in a Texas Lawsuit? Understanding Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 131
July 3, 2026 5 min read

Can You Recover Money Paid to Someone Who Wasn't Authorized to Practice Law? Understanding Texas Government Code § 82.065
July 3, 2026 4 min read

Texas Landlords Must Disclose Who Owns and Manages Rental Property: Understanding Texas Property Code Chapter 92
July 3, 2026 5 min read

Can You Legally Bury Someone on Private Property in Texas? Understanding Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 711
July 3, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 169: Understanding Expedited Actions in Texas Civil Lawsuits
July 2, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 200: Depositions Upon Written Questions Explained
July 2, 2026 6 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 199: How Oral Depositions Really Work in Texas Litigation
July 2, 2026 5 min read

Can Someone Build a Road Across Your Texas Property? Understanding Private Roads by Necessity Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 251
July 2, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 204: When Can a Court Order a Physical or Mental Examination?
July 1, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 197: How Interrogatories Can Quietly Shape the Outcome of a Texas Lawsuit
July 1, 2026 6 min read

Can You Correct a Mistaken Deed After It Has Been Recorded? Understanding Reformation of Deeds Under Texas Law
July 1, 2026 4 min read

Can Your Neighbor Legally Build a Fence on the Property Line? Understanding Texas Property Code § 202.023 and Boundary Improvements
July 1, 2026 4 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 245: Why Proper Notice of Trial Settings Can Decide an Entire Lawsuit
June 30, 2026 5 min read

6-30-2026 - Can You Object to a Visiting Judge in Texas - Understanding Texas Government Code Chapter 74
June 30, 2026 5 min read

Why Every Texas LLC Needs a Company Agreement: The Texas Business Organizations Code Gives You More Freedom Than You Think
June 30, 2026 4 min read

Texas Property Code Chapter 54: The Little-Known Commercial Landlord's Lien That Can Surprise Business Tenants
June 30, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 100: Why a Lawsuit Doesn't Officially Begin Until Citation Is Issued
June 29, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 94: Why Failing to Plead an Affirmative Defense Can Cost You the Entire Case
June 29, 2026 4 min read

Can a Seller Instantly Cancel an Owner-Financed Land Sale in Texas? Understanding the 90-Day Notice Requirement Under Texas Property Code § 5.063
June 29, 2026 5 min read

Can a Texas Judge Order Divorced Parents to Work with a Parenting Coordinator? Understanding Texas Family Code Chapter 153
June 29, 2026 4 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 11c: Why a Missing Certificate of Conference Can Derail Your Motion Before the Judge Even Reads It
June 26, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21: Filing and Serving Pleadings in Texas—Why Technical Compliance Can Make or Break Your Case
June 26, 2026 5 min read

Can Someone Force Access Across Your Property in Texas? Understanding Easements Implied from Prior Use
June 26, 2026 5 min read

Can You Buy or Give Away Texas Real Estate with a Handshake? Understanding Texas Property Code § 5.021
June 26, 2026 5 min read

Texas Property Code § 5.008: Seller's Disclosure Notices in Texas—What Every Home Buyer and Seller Should Know
June 25, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 196.3: How Requests for Production Work in Texas Civil Litigation
June 25, 2026 5 min read

Texas Easements by Necessity: When Can Someone Legally Cross Your Land?
June 25, 2026 5 min read

Can Your Neighbor Force You to Share a Fence? Understanding Texas Property Code Chapter 143
June 25, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 193.5: The Duty to Supplement Discovery Responses Before It Is Too Late
June 24, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 192.3: Understanding the Scope of Discovery in Texas Civil Litigation
June 24, 2026 5 min read

Can Your Pet Inherit Your Estate in Texas? Understanding Pet Trusts Under Texas Law
June 24, 2026 5 min read

Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Texas? Understanding Texas Family Code § 153.009
June 24, 2026 5 min read

Can an Executor Be Removed in Texas? Understanding Removal of Personal Representatives Under the Texas Estates Code
June 23, 2026 6 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 166a(i) - What Does “Adequate Time for Discovery” Really Mean
June 23, 2026 5 min read

What Happens If Your Beneficiary Dies Before You? Understanding Texas Anti-Lapse Laws
June 23, 2026 5 min read

What Is “Hotchpotch” in Texas Probate? The Strange Doctrine That Can Reduce an Heir’s Share
June 23, 2026 4 min read

Can a Texas Will Incorporate Another Document? Understanding Incorporation by Reference Under the Texas Estates Code
June 22, 2026 5 min read

Texas Property Code Chapter 202: Understanding Restrictive Covenants, Amendments, and Enforcement
June 22, 2026 5 min read

Can Creditors Come After Heirs? Understanding Beneficiary Liability Under the Texas Estates Code
June 22, 2026 5 min read

Can One Spouse Force the Sale of the Family Home? Texas Constitution Homestead Protections Explained
June 22, 2026 6 min read

Texas Geographic Restrictions on Children: Can a Parent Move Away After Divorce?
June 19, 2026 5 min read

Texas Family Code § 6.602: Why a Mediated Settlement Agreement Can Be Virtually Impossible to Undo
June 19, 2026 5 min read

Texas Property Code § 24.002: Evicting Former Owners After Foreclosure Is Different Than a Typical Landlord-Tenant Eviction
June 19, 2026 5 min read

Texas Property Code Chapter 64: The Little-Known Power of Court-Appointed Receivers Over Real Estate
June 19, 2026 5 min read

Texas Security Deposits in Texas: What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know Under Texas Property Code Chapter 92
June 18, 2026 5 min read

Texas Property Code § 51.003: The Little-Known Defense That Can Reduce a Foreclosure Deficiency Judgment
June 18, 2026 5 min read

Texas Contracts for Deed: Why Texas Property Code Chapter 5 Treats These Real Estate Deals Differently
June 18, 2026 6 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 119: Acceptance or Waiver of Service — The Shortcut That Can Save a Lawsuit Thousands of Dollars
June 18, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 185: The Suit on Sworn Account – The Collection Tool Many Businesses Don't Know Exists
June 17, 2026 6 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 90 - How Lawyers Accidentally Waive Defects in Pleadings
June 17, 2026 6 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 99: Why a Lawsuit Is Not Really a Lawsuit Until You Are Properly Served
June 17, 2026 4 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18b: When Is a Judge Actually Disqualified or Recusable?
June 17, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 696 - Why You May Have to Post a Bond Before a Court Will Stop Someone's Actions
June 16, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 28: Suing and Defending Under an Assumed Name
June 16, 2026 5 min read

Why Texas Family Courts Sometimes Build Visitation Schedules Around Cattle Sales: The Little-Known Flexibility of Texas Family Code § 153.317
June 16, 2026 5 min read

Can You Legally Divide and Sell Rural Land in Texas - The Anti-Colonia Laws Most Property Owners Have Never Heard Of
June 16, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 92 - The Power—and Limits—of the General Denial
June 15, 2026 6 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 86 - How to Properly Challenge Venue in a Texas Lawsuit
June 15, 2026 5 min read

Muniment of Title in Texas - The Probate Shortcut That Can Transfer Real Estate Without Administration
June 15, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 15 - The Surprising Power of a Trial Amendment
June 15, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 11b - The Forgotten Rule That Protects Lawyers, Parties, and Witnesses During Hearings
June 15, 2026 6 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 301 - Why a Judgment Must Conform to the Pleadings, the Proof, and the Verdict
June 15, 2026 6 min read

The Texas Affidavit of Facts Relating to Title: How Heirs Can Establish Ownership Without Opening a Probate Estate
June 12, 2026 5 min read

Can a Texas Court Rewrite a Trust? Understanding Judicial Modification Under Texas Property Code Chapter 112
June 12, 2026 6 min read

Can a Texas Court Rewrite a Will? Understanding Judicial Reformation Under the Texas Estates Code
June 11, 2026 6 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 39: When a Missing Party Can Derail Your Entire Lawsuit
June 11, 2026 4 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 120: How a General Appearance Can Waive Personal Jurisdiction Objections
June 11, 2026 5 min read

Partitioning Property Omitted from a Texas Divorce Decree: The Forgotten Asset Problem
June 11, 2026 5 min read

Owelty of Partition in Texas: The Strange Real Estate Tool That Can Save a Homestead
June 11, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 205: How to Obtain Discovery from Nonparties Without Getting Your Discovery Quashed
June 10, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 91a.7: Why Filing a Baseless Lawsuit Can Cost You More Than Just the Case
June 10, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 216: How to Properly Demand a Jury Trial in Texas
June 10, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 166a(f): How Failing to Object to Summary Judgment Evidence Can Cost You the Case
June 10, 2026 4 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18a: How to Seek Recusal of a Judge Without Accidentally Waiving Your Complaint
June 10, 2026 6 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 165a(1): How Missing Court Can Get Your Case Dismissed
June 9, 2026 5 min read

Partition of Mineral Interests in Texas: When Co-Owners Cannot Agree on Oil, Gas, and Mineral Rights
June 9, 2026 5 min read

Texas Citation by Publication: When You Can Sue Someone You Cannot Find
June 9, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 11a: The Overlooked Rule Governing Agreements Between Attorneys
June 9, 2026 6 min read

The Texas Doctrine of Election of Remedies: How Winning One Way Can Cause You to Lose Another
June 9, 2026 5 min read

Enforcing Settlement Agreements in Texas: When a Deal Is Not Really the End of the Lawsuit
June 8, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 54: Conditions Precedent and the Pleading Trap That Can Win or Lose a Lawsuit
June 8, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 97: The Hidden Danger of Compulsory Counterclaims
June 8, 2026 5 min read

Ancillary Probate in Texas: What Happens When a Texas Resident Owns Property in Another State?
June 8, 2026 5 min read

Abatement in Texas Probate: When an Estate Doesn't Have Enough Money to Pay Everyone
June 8, 2026 5 min read

Texas Affidavits of Completion: The Powerful Construction Law Tool Most Property Owners and Contractors Never Use
June 6, 2026 6 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 11: When Signing a Pleading Can Expose You to Sanctions
June 6, 2026 5 min read

Exoneration of Liens in Texas Probate: Who Pays the Mortgage When You Inherit Property?
June 6, 2026 5 min read

Advancements in Texas Probate: When a Lifetime Gift Reduces an Heir's Inheritance
June 6, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule 202 Is Not a Fishing License: Understanding the Limits of Pre-Suit Discovery Under Texas Law
June 5, 2026 5 min read

Ademption by Extinction in Texas: When a Gift in a Will Simply Vanishes
June 5, 2026 5 min read

Ademption by Extinction in Texas: When a Gift in a Will Simply Vanishes
June 5, 2026 5 min read

Ademption by Extinction in Texas: When a Gift in a Will Simply Vanishes
June 5, 2026 6 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 11a: When and How Attorneys Can Withdraw from a Case
June 5, 2026 6 min read

Partition by Agreement vs. Partition by Court Order in Texas: How Co-Owners Can Avoid Expensive Litigation
June 5, 2026 5 min read

Equitable Conversion in Texas: Who Really Owns Property After the Contract Is Signed but Before Closing?
June 4, 2026 6 min read

Texas Special Appearances Under Rule 120a: How to Challenge Personal Jurisdiction Without Waiving It
June 4, 2026 5 min read

General Warranty Deed vs. Special Warranty Deed in Texas: Why the Difference Matters More Than Most Buyers Realize
June 4, 2026 5 min read

The Texas Affidavit of Nonpayment: The Construction Law Tool Most Property Owners Have Never Heard Of
June 4, 2026 5 min read

How to Remove a Mechanic's Lien in Texas by Filing a Bond: Understanding Texas Property Code Chapter 53
June 3, 2026 5 min read

The Doctrine of Merger in Texas Judgments: When Contract Rights Disappear Into a Judgment
June 3, 2026 6 min read

Judgment Liens in Texas: How a Money Judgment Becomes a Lien on Real Property
June 3, 2026 5 min read

Can You Take the House and Still Challenge the Will? Understanding the Texas Doctrine of Election
June 3, 2026 5 min read

How to Remove a Fraudulent Lien in Texas: Understanding Texas Property Code Chapter 12
April 14, 2026 4 min read

The “Mailbox Rule” in Texas Civil Procedure: When Filing Isn’t Late Even If It Arrives Late
April 10, 2026 5 min read

The Doctrine of Avoidable Consequences in Texas: Why Plaintiffs Can Lose Money Even When They Win Their Case
April 10, 2026 4 min read

The Doctrine of De Minimis Non Curat Lex in Texas: When the Law Refuses to Care About Small Wrongs
April 10, 2026 4 min read

Sanctions in Texas Discovery: Understanding TRCP 215 and When Courts Punish Litigation Abuse
April 10, 2026 5 min read

The Strategic Use of § 18.001 Affidavits in Texas: Proving Medical Expenses Without Live Testimony
April 9, 2026 4 min read

The Intracorporate Conspiracy Doctrine in Texas: Why You Often Can’t Conspire with Your Own Company
April 9, 2026 5 min read

The One Satisfaction Rule in Texas: Why You Don’t Get Paid Twice for the Same Injury
April 9, 2026 5 min read

The Texas Counterclaim Savings Statute: How Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.069 Can Revive a “Dead” Claim
April 9, 2026 4 min read

How Deadlines Are Actually Calculated in Texas Lawsuits: A Deep Dive into TRCP 4
April 8, 2026 4 min read

The “Net Loss Rule” in Texas: Why Plaintiffs Can’t Recover Gross Medical Bills (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 18.091)
April 8, 2026 4 min read

“Knock, Knock… or Not?” — Substituted Service Under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 106
April 8, 2026 4 min read

Impeaching a Witness with Prior Convictions in Texas: A Practical Guide to Rule 609
April 8, 2026 4 min read

Automatic Exclusion of Evidence in Texas: A Deep Dive into TRCP 193.6 and Litigation Strategy
April 7, 2026 4 min read

The Collateral Source Rule in Texas: Why a Defendant Can’t Benefit from Your Insurance
April 7, 2026 5 min read

Judicial Confessions in Texas: When Your Opponent Wins the Case for You
April 7, 2026 5 min read

Motion to Reinstate After Dismissal for Want of Prosecution in Texas: A Procedural Lifeline Lawyers Overlook
April 7, 2026 5 min read

Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code Chapter 10 vs. Rule 13: The Overlooked Sanctions Framework That Can Backfire on Lawyers
April 6, 2026 4 min read

Speaking Objections in Texas Depositions: When “Objection, Form” Goes Too Far
April 6, 2026 5 min read

The Spousal Privilege Trap in Texas: When Your Husband or Wife Cannot Be Forced to Testify Against You
April 6, 2026 4 min read

Striking an Expert Witness in Texas: How and When You Can Exclude the Other Side’s Expert Testimony
April 6, 2026 5 min read

Rule 11 Agreements vs. Mediated Settlement Agreements in Texas: Why the Distinction Can Decide Your Case
April 3, 2026 5 min read

The State of Mind Exception in Texas: How Rule 803(3) Lets Hearsay In Through the Back Door
April 3, 2026 5 min read

Judicial Estoppel in Texas: When Changing Your Story Can Destroy Your Case
April 3, 2026 5 min read

Amended Pleadings in Texas: How TRCP 63 and 66 Can Win or Lose Your Case
April 2, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 13: Sanctions for Groundless Pleadings and Bad Faith Litigation
April 2, 2026 5 min read

When the Judge Calls the Witness: A Quirky but Powerful Tool Under Texas Rule of Evidence 614
April 2, 2026 5 min read

The Residual Hearsay Exception in Texas: When “Technically Inadmissible” Evidence Still Comes In
April 2, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Evidence 104: How Judges Decide What Evidence the Jury Never Sees
April 1, 2026 5 min read

Texas Nonparty Subpoenas Explained: What Rule 176 Really Allows (and What It Doesn’t)
April 1, 2026 4 min read

The Doctrine of Curative Admissibility in Texas: When “Fighting Fire with Fire” Becomes Legal
April 1, 2026 5 min read

The Strategic Power of Requests for Admission in Texas: How TRCP 198 Can Win Your Case Before Trial
April 1, 2026 5 min read

Authentication of Evidence in Texas: A Deep Dive into Texas Rule of Evidence 901 and 902
March 31, 2026 6 min read

Property Inspections in Texas Litigation: How TRCP 196.7 Lets You Enter Land, Buildings, and Systems to Prove Your Case
March 31, 2026 5 min read

The Overlooked Power of Limiting Instructions in Texas Courts: How TRE 105 Can Shape a Jury’s Thinking
March 31, 2026 5 min read

Post-Judgment Discovery in Texas: How Creditors Find Hidden Assets Under TRCP 621a
March 31, 2026 5 min read

Using Summaries of Voluminous Records in Texas Courts: A Deep Dive into TRE 1006
March 30, 2026 4 min read

Attorneys’ Fees in Texas Just Got Broader: What You Need to Know About Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 38.001
March 30, 2026 4 min read

Opening the Door in Texas: When One Bad Question Lets the Other Side Walk Through It
March 30, 2026 5 min read

Refreshing Recollection in Texas: How Rule 612 Can Save a Witness (or Sink Your Case)
March 30, 2026 4 min read

The Business Records Exception in Texas: A Deep Dive into TRE 803(6) and Litigation Strategy
March 27, 2026 5 min read

Constructive Eviction in Texas: When a Tenant Can Legally Walk Away Without Paying Rent
March 27, 2026 5 min read

The Doctrine of Unclean Hands in Texas: When Bad Conduct Destroys an Otherwise Valid Claim
March 27, 2026 5 min read

Understanding Discovery Control Plans in Texas: How TRCP 190 Shapes Your Entire Case
March 27, 2026 4 min read

Initial Disclosures in Texas: A Deep Dive into TRCP 194 and Strategic Litigation Impact
March 26, 2026 5 min read

Offset and Recoupment in Texas: How Defendants Reduce or Eliminate Liability Without Filing a Separate Lawsuit
March 26, 2026 5 min read

Dead Hand Control in Texas: How Far Can You Control Property After You’re Gone?
March 26, 2026 4 min read

The Doctrine of Marshaling Assets in Texas: How Courts Prevent Unfair Creditor Windfalls
March 26, 2026 5 min read

Challenging Expert Witnesses in Texas: Daubert, Robinson, and Rule 702 Explained
March 25, 2026 5 min read

When You Never Received Notice of Judgment in Texas: How Rule 306a Can Reopen Your Deadlines
March 25, 2026 5 min read

The Acceptance of Benefits Doctrine in Texas: How Winning Can Destroy Your Right to Appeal
March 25, 2026 5 min read

The Overlooked Power of an Offer of Proof in Texas: Preserving Error for Appeal Under Texas Rule of Evidence 103
March 25, 2026 5 min read

Plea in Intervention in Texas: How Third Parties Can Enter an Ongoing Lawsuit (TRCP 60 Explained)
March 24, 2026 4 min read

Death Penalty Sanctions in Texas: When a Court Can Strike Your Case Before Trial
March 24, 2026 4 min read

You Paid the Judgment—Why Is It Still on Your Record? Understanding Releases of Judgment Liens in Texas
March 24, 2026 4 min read

Plea to the Jurisdiction in Texas: How Cases Are Dismissed Before They Even Begin
March 24, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 47: How Pleading Damage Ranges Shapes Your Entire Case
March 24, 2026 5 min read

Charging Orders in Texas: When a Creditor Tries to Seize an LLC Membership Interest
March 24, 2026 5 min read

Vendor’s Liens in Texas: The Hidden Security Interest Most Buyers and Sellers Overlook
March 23, 2026 6 min read

How to Use the Texas Turnover Statute Strategically — Advanced Judgment Collection Tactics Under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 31.002
March 23, 2026 5 min read

The Rule of Completeness in Texas: When Half the Story Isn’t Allowed (TRE 106 Explained)
March 23, 2026 5 min read

Verified Denials in Texas: The Silent Case Killer Under TRCP 93
March 23, 2026 4 min read

Traditional Summary Judgment in Texas (TRCP 166a(c)): How Cases Are Won Without Trial
March 20, 2026 5 min read

Discovery Sanctions in Texas: What Happens When the Other Side Refuses to Play by the Rules?
March 20, 2026 5 min read

The “Doctrine of Necessaries” in Texas: Can You Be Forced to Pay Your Spouse’s Debts?
March 20, 2026 5 min read

Can Settlement Talks Be Used Against You in Texas? Understanding Rule 408 of the Texas Rules of Evidence
March 20, 2026 5 min read

When Can You Force a Judge Off Your Case in Texas? Understanding Recusal and Disqualification Under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 18a
March 19, 2026 5 min read

Equitable Estoppel in Texas: When the Law Stops Someone from Going Back on Their Word
March 19, 2026 4 min read

No-Evidence Summary Judgment in Texas: A Powerful Tool to End Weak Cases Early (Rule 166a(i))
March 19, 2026 5 min read

Pre-Suit Depositions in Texas Under Rule 202: A Powerful but Dangerous Tool
March 19, 2026 4 min read

The Election of Remedies Doctrine in Texas: When Choosing One Legal Path Can Destroy Another
March 18, 2026 4 min read

The Business Judgment Rule in Texas: Why Courts Rarely Second-Guess Corporate Decisions
March 18, 2026 4 min read

The “Sham Affidavit” Rule in Texas: When Courts Ignore Your Evidence
March 18, 2026 5 min read

What Is a Plea in Abatement in Texas? A Powerful but Often Overlooked Procedural Tool
March 18, 2026 5 min read

Dismissal for Want of Prosecution in Texas: How Cases Get Thrown Out (and How to Bring Them Back)
March 17, 2026 4 min read

The Texas Open Courts Doctrine: When the Constitution Protects Your Right to Sue
March 17, 2026 5 min read

The “Rule” in Texas Courts: Why Witnesses Are Often Sent Out of the Courtroom
March 17, 2026 5 min read

Judicial Notice in Texas Courts: When a Judge Can Accept Facts Without Evidence
March 17, 2026 5 min read

Spoliation of Evidence in Texas: When Destroying Evidence Can Decide Your Lawsuit
March 16, 2026 5 min read

The Texas Counterclaim Limitations Rule: How a Lawsuit Can Revive an Otherwise Time-Barred Claim
March 16, 2026 4 min read

The Texas “Suit on a Sworn Account”: A Powerful Shortcut for Collecting Business Debts
March 16, 2026 5 min read

What Is an Account Stated in Texas?
March 16, 2026 5 min read

Misnomer vs. Misidentification in Texas Lawsuits: When Suing the Wrong Defendant Does (or Doesn’t) Kill Your Case
March 13, 2026 4 min read

What Is a Judicial Admission in Texas? When Your Own Words Decide the Case
March 13, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 683: Why Injunction Orders Are Frequently Reversed on Technical Grounds
March 13, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 329b: Motions for New Trial and the Trial Court’s Plenary Power
March 13, 2026 5 min read

Supersedeas Bonds in Texas: How a Losing Party Can Stop Judgment Collection During an Appeal
March 12, 2026 4 min read

What Is an Interpleader in Texas? When Someone Holding Money Asks the Court to Decide Who Gets It
March 12, 2026 5 min read

Writs of Sequestration in Texas: How Courts Can Seize Property Before a Lawsuit Is Decided
March 12, 2026 5 min read

Writs of Execution in Texas: How Judgments Are Enforced After You Win a Lawsuit
March 12, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21a: Service of Pleadings and the Presumption of Delivery
March 11, 2026 6 min read

What Is a Rule 12 Motion in Texas? Challenging an Attorney’s Authority to Represent a Party
March 11, 2026 5 min read

What Is a Declaratory Judgment in Texas? How Courts Decide Legal Rights Before Anyone Is Sued
March 11, 2026 5 min read

Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 193.7: How Documents Produced in Discovery Become Self-Authenticating at Trial
March 11, 2026 5 min read

Affidavits of Heirship in Texas: When They Work—and When They Don’t
March 10, 2026 5 min read

What Is Quasi-Estoppel in Texas? A Powerful Doctrine That Prevents Inconsistent Legal Positions
March 10, 2026 4 min read

The Rule Against Perpetuities in Texas: The Infamous Legal Rule Lawyers Love to Hate
March 10, 2026 5 min read

The Parol Evidence Rule in Texas: When Outside Evidence Cannot Change a Written Contract
March 10, 2026 5 min read

Special Exceptions in Texas: How to Force the Other Side to Clarify Their Pleadings
March 9, 2026 5 min read

Texas City Ordinances vs. State Law: How Local Laws Work in Texas
March 9, 2026 5 min read

Texas Cannabis Laws Are Rapidly Changing: What Businesses and Consumers Need to Know in 2026
March 9, 2026 5 min read

New FinCEN Rules for Cash Home Purchases: What Buyers and Investors Need to Know
March 9, 2026 4 min read

Can You Legally Donate Sperm in Texas? What the Law Says About Known Donor Agreements
March 6, 2026 4 min read

The Relation-Back Doctrine in Texas: How Amended Pleadings Can Avoid a Limitations Bar
March 6, 2026 4 min read

Contribution and Indemnity in Texas: When One Defendant Can Force Another to Pay
March 6, 2026 5 min read

What Is a Compulsory Counterclaim in Texas?
March 6, 2026 4 min read

When a Misspelled Name Doesn’t Kill a Case: The Doctrine of Idem Sonans in Texas Law
March 5, 2026 5 min read

How to Remove a Lis Pendens in Texas: Understanding Expunction Under Texas Property Code § 12.0071
March 5, 2026 5 min read

Rule 91a Motions to Dismiss in Texas: How Courts Can Throw Out Baseless Lawsuits Early
March 5, 2026 5 min read

What Is Quantum Meruit in Texas?
March 5, 2026 4 min read

What Is the Doctrine of Laches in Texas? When Waiting Too Long Can Destroy Your Legal Claim
March 4, 2026 5 min read

The Doctrine of Merger by Deed in Texas: When Your Real Estate Contract Disappears at Closing
March 4, 2026 5 min read

When Charging Too Much Interest Becomes Illegal: Understanding Usury Under Texas Law
March 4, 2026 4 min read

The Doctrine of After-Acquired Title in Texas: When You Sell Property You Don’t Own (Yet)
March 4, 2026 5 min read

The Economic Loss Rule in Texas: When You Cannot Sue in Tort for a Contract Dispute
March 3, 2026 5 min read

What Is a Judgment Nunc Pro Tunc in Texas? Correcting Clerical Errors After Judgment
March 3, 2026 5 min read

Equitable Adoption in Texas: When the Law Recognizes a Child Who Was Never Formally Adopted
March 2, 2026 5 min read

The Doctrine of Res Judicata in Texas: When a Case Is Truly Over
March 2, 2026 5 min read

Can You Own the Air Above Your Land in Texas? Understanding Airspace Rights and Trespass
March 2, 2026 4 min read

What Is an Equitable Bill of Discovery in Texas?
March 2, 2026 5 min read

What Is a Partition in Kind vs. Partition by Sale in Texas? Understanding Co-Owner Breakups Under Chapter 23 of the Texas Property Code
February 27, 2026 5 min read

Can a Property Owners’ Association Fine You in Texas? Understanding POA Authority Under Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code
February 27, 2026 5 min read

Internal Company Investigations in Texas: What Employers Must Know Before Questioning Employees
February 27, 2026 5 min read

Equitable Subrogation in Texas: How a Lender Can Leapfrog a Recorded Lien
February 27, 2026 5 min read

Can a Texas Court Order You to Pay the Other Side’s Attorney’s Fees?
February 26, 2026 4 min read

Can an HOA Foreclose on Your Home in Texas? Understanding Assessment Liens and Your Rights
February 26, 2026 5 min read

What Is a Turnover Receiver in Texas? How Courts Seize Hidden Assets After Judgment
February 26, 2026 5 min read

Can an Heir Sell Property Before Probate in Texas?
February 26, 2026 4 min read

How Much Is Post-Judgment Interest in Texas? Understanding Accrual, Rates, and Collection Under Texas Law
February 25, 2026 4 min read

Can a Landlord Lock You Out in Texas? What Tenants Need to Know
February 25, 2026 5 min read

Piercing the Corporate Veil in Texas: When Can an LLC Owner Be Personally Liable?
February 25, 2026 6 min read

What Happens If You Ignore a Court Date in Texas?
February 25, 2026 6 min read

Can a Spouse Empty a Joint Bank Account in Texas?
February 24, 2026 5 min read

How Long Do You Have to Appeal a Civil Case in Texas? Understanding Notice of Appeal Deadlines
February 24, 2026 6 min read

Can My Employer Read My Private Messages on My Phone in Texas?
February 24, 2026 4 min read

Rule 11 Agreements in Texas: When a Settlement Is (and Is Not) Enforceable
February 24, 2026 5 min read

What Is a Bona Fide Purchaser in Texas? How the Doctrine Can Defeat Prior Claims to Property
February 24, 2026 6 min read

Can Text Messages Be Used Against Me in Texas?
February 23, 2026 7 min read

Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA): What Businesses and Consumers Need to Know
February 23, 2026 6 min read

Challenging Fake AI Evidence in Texas Courts: How Judges Handle Deepfakes and Manipulated Media
February 23, 2026 6 min read

Pregnancy Rights in Texas: What Federal and State Law Actually Protects
February 23, 2026 5 min read

Can My Boss Deny My Time-Off Request in Texas? What the Law Actually Says
February 20, 2026 6 min read

The Duty to Mitigate Damages in Texas: Why You Can’t Let Losses Pile Up and Then Sue for Everything
February 20, 2026 6 min read

Can You Be Forced to Pay Your Spouse’s Medical Bills in Texas?
February 20, 2026 6 min read

Can You Sue for Someone’s Death in Texas?
February 20, 2026 6 min read

How Long Do You Have to Sue in Texas? Understanding Statutes of Limitations for Debt and Contract Claims
February 19, 2026 6 min read

The Texas Right of Redemption After Foreclosure: How Long Do You Have to Get Your Property Back?
February 19, 2026 7 min read

Attorney–Client Privilege in Texas: What Stays Confidential—and What Doesn’t
February 19, 2026 6 min read

Accord and Satisfaction in Texas: Can a “Paid in Full” Check Really Cancel a Debt?
February 19, 2026 6 min read

Suing a City, County, or School District in Texas: Why Notice of Claim Can Make or Break Your Case
February 18, 2026 5 min read

Living Together in Texas: Do You Automatically Get Property Rights?
February 18, 2026 6 min read

Texas Non-Compete Agreements: When Employers Can (and Cannot) Restrict Former Employees
February 18, 2026 4 min read

When Must an Employer Pay Your Final Paycheck in Texas?
February 18, 2026 6 min read

Acceleration Clauses in Texas Promissory Notes: How Lenders Can Demand Immediate Payment
February 17, 2026 6 min read

Can You Collect Unemployment in Texas If You Were Fired? Common Misconceptions Explained
February 17, 2026 4 min read

At-Will Employment in Texas: When Can Your Employer Legally Fire You?
February 17, 2026 6 min read

Constructive Trusts in Texas: How Courts Can Take Property from Someone Who “Legally” Owns It
February 17, 2026 5 min read

Transfer on Death Deeds in Texas: How You Can Pass Real Estate Without Probate
February 16, 2026 6 min read

What Happens If You Kill the Person Who Left You an Inheritance in Texas?
February 16, 2026 3 min read

Can a Texas Court Order a DNA Test in a Probate Case? Understanding Heirship and Paternity Proof
February 16, 2026 3 min read

Can Text Messages and Emails Be Used as Evidence in Texas Probate Court?
February 16, 2026 6 min read

When Can You Seek a Writ of Mandamus in Texas? Understanding Emergency Relief Under Texas Law
February 13, 2026 6 min read

How Business Records Affidavits Work in Texas: Using Rule 902(10) to Prove Your Case Without a Live Witness
February 13, 2026 6 min read

Interlocutory Appeals in Texas: When You Can Appeal Before Your Case Is Over
February 13, 2026 6 min read

Can Families Rewrite a Will in Texas? Understanding Family Settlement Agreements
February 13, 2026 7 min read

The Texas Recording Act: How Filing (or Failing to File) Documents Can Make or Break Your Property Rights
February 12, 2026 6 min read

How to Clear a Clouded Title in Texas: Understanding Quiet Title and Trespass-to-Try-Title Lawsuits
February 12, 2026 5 min read

Can You Testify About What a Dead Person Promised You in Texas? Understanding the “Dead Man’s Rule”
February 12, 2026 6 min read

Can You Fight a Subpoena in Texas? Understanding Motions to Quash and Protective Orders
February 12, 2026 7 min read

Do Demand Letters Matter in Texas? Understanding Pre-Suit Notice and Why It Can Affect Your Case
February 11, 2026 5 min read

Can You Refuse an Inheritance in Texas? Understanding “Disclaimers” Under the Texas Estates Code
February 11, 2026 5 min read

When a Will Is Found in a Drawer: Can a Handwritten or “Lost” Will Be Probated in Texas?
February 11, 2026 5 min read

Can You Be Held Responsible for Your Spouse’s Debts in Texas?
February 11, 2026 4 min read

What Is a Texas Abstract of Judgment — And How Does It Create a Lien on Real Property?
February 10, 2026 6 min read

What Property Is Exempt from Creditors in Texas? Understanding Judgment Debtor Protections Under Texas Law
February 10, 2026 6 min read

How Small Estate Affidavits Work in Texas: Avoiding Full Probate Under the Texas Estates Code
February 10, 2026 4 min read

Can You Be Personally Liable for an LLC’s Debts in Texas?
February 10, 2026 7 min read

Texas Protective Orders and Restraining Orders: What You Need to Know Under Texas Law
February 9, 2026 4 min read

Pre-Suit Discovery in Texas: When Can You Force Testimony Before Filing a Lawsuit?
February 9, 2026 5 min read

How to Clear Your Criminal Record in Texas: Expunctions and Orders of Nondisclosure Explained
February 9, 2026 6 min read

Texas Turnover Orders Help Creditors Collect Judgments
February 9, 2026 4 min read

When Can a Texas Court Appoint a Receiver? Understanding Receivership Under Texas Law
February 9, 2026 6 min read

How to Appeal a Justice Court Case in Texas: Understanding Trial De Novo in County Court
February 7, 2026 6 min read

The Texas Right to Repair Act: What Homeowners and Contractors Need to Know Before Filing a Construction Lawsuit
February 6, 2026 6 min read

When a Contract Isn’t Enforceable: Understanding the Texas Statute of Frauds
February 5, 2026 6 min read

Can a Texas Court Freeze Your Bank Account? Understanding Writs of Garnishment
February 4, 2026 5 min read

How Texas Courts Punish Frivolous Lawsuits: Sanctions Under Rule 13 and Chapter 10
February 2, 2026 4 min read

The Texas Declaratory Judgments Act: A Powerful Tool to Clarify Legal Rights Before Things Get Worse
January 31, 2026 4 min read

Forum Selection Clauses in Texas: When Contract Language Dictates Where You Can Sue
January 30, 2026 4 min read

Spousal Maintenance vs. Contractual Alimony in Texas: What’s the Real Difference?
January 29, 2026 4 min read

Can You Legally Record a Conversation in Texas?
January 28, 2026 3 min read

What Is a Lis Pendens in Texas?
January 27, 2026 4 min read

Texas Homestead Rights: What Actually Protects Your Home from Creditors?
January 26, 2026 4 min read

Can Someone Really Take Your Land? Adverse Possession and “Squatters’ Rights” in Texas
January 23, 2026 4 min read

Fraudulent Transfers Under the Texas Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (TUFTA)
January 22, 2026 4 min read

Rule 145 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure: Statements of Inability to Pay Court Costs
January 21, 2026 5 min read

Is Property Still “Separate” After It’s Transferred Into an LLC?
January 20, 2026 5 min read

Why a Judgment Does Not Automatically Create a Lien on Your Property in Texas
January 19, 2026 5 min read

What a Judgment Really Means in Texas
January 17, 2026 7 min read

Texas real property fraud: what to do if you suspect someone is “stealing” your property through fraudulent filings
January 16, 2026 5 min read

What Can and Cannot Be Negotiated in a Texas Divorce?
January 15, 2026 4 min read

Do You Really Need a Revocable Living Trust in Texas?
January 15, 2026 8 min read

Is It Worth Contesting an Eviction in Texas?
January 14, 2026 6 min read

Texas Evictions After the CARES Act: How New Texas Law “Reframes” a Federal 30-Day Notice Rule
January 13, 2026 5 min read

What Is Venue in a Lawsuit? Understanding Where a Case Must Be Filed
January 12, 2026 6 min read

Wrap Mortgage Loan Financing in Texas: Understanding Finance Code Chapter 159
January 11, 2026 6 min read

What Is a Gift Under Federal Tax Law? Annual Limits, Lifetime Exemptions, and Gift Tax Reporting Explained
January 9, 2026 5 min read

What Is Marital Property Under Texas Law?
January 8, 2026 4 min read

Partition Remedies Under Chapter 23 of the Texas Property Code
January 7, 2026 5 min read

When Do You Actually Need a Board-Certified Lawyer in Texas—and What Board Certification Really Signals
January 6, 2026 9 min read

Texas “Financial Advisor” Licensing and Registration: What’s Required Under Federal and Texas Law
January 5, 2026 6 min read

Which Businesses Require the Most Legal Compliance Work? A Guide for Texas (and Beyond)
January 2, 2026 4 min read

Who Can Represent a Business Entity in Texas (and Why It’s Still Confusing)
December 31, 2025 4 min read

Reconstitution of the Marital Estate After Wrongdoing in Texas Divorce Cases
December 30, 2025 4 min read

Breach of Fiduciary Duty Under Texas Law: When Trust Is Abused
December 29, 2025 2 min read

Adoption: When the Law Helps Build a Life
December 23, 2025 3 min read

Assault as a Civil Cause of Action: It’s Not Just a Crime
December 22, 2025 4 min read

Timing Is Everything: Understanding Lawsuit Deadlines in Texas
December 19, 2025 5 min read

Mobile Home vs. Real Property in Texas: How (and Why) to “Affix” a Manufactured Home
December 18, 2025 3 min read

Post-Nuptial Clarity in an Evolving Marriage
December 16, 2025 4 min read

Dormant Judgment Revival in Texas and the Impact of the 2003 Constitutional Amendment
December 15, 2025 6 min read

Texas Evictions + CARES Act “Covered Properties” — and the New Texas Property Code Clarification (Effective Jan. 1, 2026)
December 12, 2025 6 min read

Voir Dire During Witness Examination: The Strange but Essential Trial Safeguard
December 10, 2025 5 min read

The Anatomy of a Bad Civil Case: How to Know When a Lawsuit Isn’t Worth Pursuing
December 9, 2025 4 min read

Texas’s New Eviction-Notice Rules: What Landlords & Property Managers Need to Know
December 8, 2025 5 min read

What a Jury Can Decide in a Texas Divorce Case (And What It Can’t)
December 6, 2025 3 min read

When a Texas Divorce Can Be Reopened: The Little-Known “Bill of Review” Remedy in Family Law
December 4, 2025 5 min read

Texas Rule 167: Of Settlement Offers and Attorneys’ Fees
December 3, 2025 4 min read

When a Fence Isn’t Where You Think It Is: “Agreed Boundaries”
December 2, 2025 5 min read

The Texas Long-Arm Mailbox Rule: An Obscure CPRC Trap Every Litigator Should Know
December 1, 2025 5 min read

“Can I Remove This Fence?” – The Surprisingly Weird World of Texas Boundary Law
November 26, 2025 4 min read

Giving Thanks for the Rule of Law: A Thanksgiving Reflection for Texans
November 25, 2025 6 min read

Understanding Vexatious Litigants in Texas: Definition, Nuances, and Practical Realities
November 24, 2025 6 min read

What Makes a Good Lawyer in Texas? A Practical Guide from the Trenches of the Texas Legal System
November 17, 2025 4 min read

Texas Boundary Disputes and Encroachment Problems
November 14, 2025 4 min read

Conversion as a Tort Under Texas Law: What It Is and Why It Matters
November 13, 2025 4 min read

What Does It Mean to Be Board Certified in a Legal Specialty? Why It Matters to You
November 12, 2025 5 min read

Treble Damages in Texas: When the Law Allows Triple Recovery
November 11, 2025 3 min read

The Ethical Duty to Keep Client Funds Separate: A Cornerstone of Legal Practice
November 9, 2025 4 min read

Understanding Civil Conspiracy in Texas Law
November 7, 2025 4 min read

Independent Administration of an Estate in Texas: The Ins and Outs
November 6, 2025 4 min read

What Is a Continuance in Texas? Understanding How and When Trials Get Delayed
November 5, 2025 3 min read

What Is a Writ of Possession in a Texas Eviction?
November 3, 2025 3 min read

Understanding Third-Party Insurance Bad Faith in Texas
October 29, 2025 3 min read

What Liability Protection Does an LLC Member Actually Get?
October 27, 2025 3 min read

The Best Evidence Rule Under Texas Law: What It Really Means in Court
October 25, 2025 4 min read

Postnuptial Agreements in Texas: What They Are, How They Differ from Prenups, and Why Counsel Matters
October 24, 2025 4 min read

Understanding Vicarious Liability Under Texas Law
October 23, 2025 4 min read

The “Dram Shop” Law in Texas: When Can a Bar Be Liable for a Drunk Driver?
October 22, 2025 4 min read

Understanding Nonprofit Corporations in Texas: Formation and Legal Foundations
October 20, 2025 4 min read

When Are Verified Pleadings Required Under Texas Law?
October 10, 2025 3 min read

Letters Rogatory in Texas Law: When Justice Crosses Borders
October 9, 2025 4 min read

The Legal Lockout in Texas Residential Evictions: A Treacherous Shortcut
October 8, 2025 4 min read

How to Properly Respond to a Motion for Summary Judgment Under Texas Law
October 7, 2025 4 min read

What to Expect During a Deposition in Texas Litigation
October 6, 2025 5 min read

What Is Hearsay Under Texas Law? Understanding the Rule, Exceptions, and Exemptions
October 6, 2025 4 min read

Defamation Per Se in Texas: When Words Alone Are Enough
October 3, 2025 4 min read

Voir Dire in Texas: What It Is and Why It Matters
October 2, 2025 9 min read

Discovery: purpose, pitfalls, cost, and how to survive it
October 1, 2025 4 min read

Understanding the Different Types of Powers of Attorney in Texas
October 1, 2025 3 min read

The Judge’s Role vs. the Jury’s Role in a Texas Civil Jury Trial
September 29, 2025 3 min read

Bankruptcy Is Serious: Understanding the Automatic Stay and Discharge Injunction
September 26, 2025 3 min read

The Importance of Filing Deeds Under Texas Law
September 26, 2025 3 min read

Tortious Interference with a Contract Under Texas Law: A Distinct Cause of Action
September 25, 2025 4 min read

Understanding Civil Contempt Under Texas Law
September 23, 2025 3 min read

Mediation: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and Common Missteps to Avoid
September 22, 2025 3 min read

Constitutional Liens in Texas: What You Need to Know
September 22, 2025 3 min read

Requirements for a Valid Mechanic’s Lien Under Texas Law
September 18, 2025 4 min read

Shifting Attorneys’ Fees in Texas: Rules, Exceptions, and Unique Situations
September 18, 2025 2 min read

Understanding ERISA: What It Is and Why It’s So Complex
September 18, 2025 4 min read

Understanding Regulation D Under U.S. Securities Laws
September 16, 2025 3 min read

Negotiating and Enforcing Liquidated Damages Clauses in Today’s Market
September 15, 2025 4 min read

Contractual Assurances: Your Responsibility Under Texas Law
September 15, 2025 4 min read

What Is a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in Texas?
September 12, 2025 4 min read

Breach of contract under Texas law: What you need to know
September 11, 2025 5 min read

Understanding the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA): A complex non-physical tort
September 10, 2025 3 min read

Vital Contractual Clauses and Their Purposes Under Texas Law
September 9, 2025 3 min read

Fraud as a cause of action in Texas: What you need to know
September 9, 2025 4 min read

Navigating commercial litigation: A guide for business owners
September 9, 2025 3 min read

How to decide if you should sue someone – a Texas litigation lawyer's guide