Products containing delta-8 THC have been openly sold in Texas smoke shops, convenience stores, and online for several years. Many consumers reasonably believed those products were lawful because they were marketed as hemp rather than marijuana. That changed on July 31, 2026. Texas has reinstated controlled-substance definitions that classify manufactured and concentrated forms of delta-8 […]
The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure defines the process of deferred adjudication under Article 42A.101. The Code states the following: PLACEMENT ON DEFERRED ADJUDICATION COMMUNITY SUPERVISION. (a) Except as provided by Article 42A.102(b), if in the judge's opinion the best interest of society and the defendant will be served, the judge may, after receiving a […]
Persons accused of a felony in Texas have a right to be indicted by a grand jury. A grand jury is comprised of residents of the jurisdiction where the alleged criminal event occurred. Their sole purpose is to evaluate criminal accusations and decide whether there is enough evidence for the district to prosecute. Grand jury […]
The right to keep and bear arms is enshrined and enumerated in the U.S. Constitution. The Second Amendment states, “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” The Supreme Court of the United States further explained the […]
Civil litigation can take on many forms. A basic outline of the process is below. Pre-Litigation In cases such as breach of contract disputes and personal injury disputes it is typical for parties to try and work out their differences without litigation. This normally happens in the form of negotiations and a demand for a […]
As the world turns, new laws are created and amended every year. This year was no different. A law that may affect contractors, manufacturers, and other business owners went into effect January 1, 2022. These changes were in Legislative Session 87(r) House Bill 2237. Amendments have been made to the Insurance Code and Property Code […]
