The Texas Dram Shop Act: The Basics

Regulation of the provision of alcohol has existed in this state in one form or another since at least the 19th Century. As early as 1887,...

Beating the Timer: Statutes of Limitations and the Discovery Rule in Personal Injury Action

Most people are vaguely aware that there are deadlines associated with the filing of a lawsuit. In general these ‘deadlines’ can be classed under the...

Exception to the Rule: Worker’s Comp Non-subscriber Cases in Texas

Most workers who are injured on the job presume that their injuries will be subject to the protections (or, depending on whom you ask, the...

Hold Your Horses! Limitations on Liability in Recreational Equine Activities

Few things are as synonymous with Texas culture and heritage as horseback riding. Yet it is an activity that offers numerous risks of injury. In...

Extended Limitations Period for Personal Injury Claims Based on Criminal Sexual Conduct

Attorneys can generally, almost instinctively, name the applicable statute of limitations for a particular cause of action. Under Texas law, however, the statute of limitations...

The Truth About the Family Member Exclusion in Texas Automobile Policies

At one time, most Texas automobile liability insurance policies included a so-called family member exclusion that foreclosed liability coverage for any claim made by a...

Think Before You Post! Discovery and Social Media Content

Although progress in the legal field can sometimes be slow, it does occur. The law has, for example, finally become aware of the prevalence and...

Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Premises Liability for Ice and Snow on Sidewalks and Walkways

One of the more enduring legal myths in this state is that homeowners are liable to pedestrians who slip and fall on ice or snow...