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Tag: Texas Law

  • Tenant FAQ: When Can I Sue My Landlord in Texas?

    Amy Gustafson

    In Texas, tenants can bring several kinds of lawsuits against landlords, including statutory claims for failure to repair dangerous conditions, retaliation, wrongful lockout or utility shutoff, and security-deposit violations, as well as certain common-law claims such as wrongful eviction and, in some situations, premises-liability claims. Tenants may also sue for housing discrimination, including disability-based discrimination Read more

  • Texas Moves Closer to Federal Standard on Summary Judgment

    Amy Gustafson

    In 2026, Texas implemented significant changes to its summary judgment procedures, most notably by imposing strict deadlines for scheduling hearings and issuing rulings on summary judgment motions, as well as introducing new reporting requirements for courts. Additionally, the Texas Supreme Court has further revised Rule 166a of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, with a Read more

  • Explaining the Texas Civil Courts

    Amy Gustafson

    Texas has several different trial and appellate courts that can handle civil cases (lawsuits about money, property, contracts, injuries, family matters, and similar non-criminal disputes). Which court your case belongs in depends mainly on: Need legal advice? Having trouble finding answers to your legal questions? Amy can help! The Ladder: Trial courts vs. Appellate courts Read more

  • Texas’s Transphobic Law Suffers Key Defeat in Federal Court

    Amy Gustafson

    Earlier this month, the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas granted a preliminary injunction in GSA Network v. Morath, No. 4:25-CV-04090, 2026 WL 483018 (S.D. Tex. Feb. 20, 2026) blocking enforcement of the key provisions of Texas Senate Bill 12 (SB 12) by Houston ISD, Katy ISD, and Plano ISD. Need legal Read more

  • What to consider before agreeing to an arbitration clause in a Texas contract

    Amy Gustafson

    Texas law strongly favors the enforcement of arbitration agreements, treating them as contracts subject to the same principles that govern other contracts. To be enforceable, an arbitration clause must be part of a valid, written agreement that satisfies the elements of contract formation—offer, acceptance, mutual assent, consideration, and, where required, execution and delivery. Once a Read more

  • 2026 Texas Reporting Requirments for Real Estate

    Amy Gustafson

    Beginning in January 2026, Texas implemented significant reforms to combat real property theft and fraud. County clerks must now request and verify additional documentation—such as contracts or documents signed by the property owner—before recording certain real property instruments, and they are authorized to refuse filings deemed fraudulent, with mandatory referral to law enforcement if fraud Read more

  • Key benefits of keeping an attorney on retainer

    Amy Gustafson

    Keeping an attorney on retainer means entering into an ongoing agreement with a lawyer or law firm, where the client pays a regular fee (often monthly or annually) to secure access to legal services as needed. This arrangement ensures that the attorney is available to provide legal advice, handle routine matters, and address urgent issues Read more

  • The Texas Medical Liability Act

    Amy Gustafson

    Texas law imposes unique procedural prerequisites for medical malpractice (health care liability) claims against doctors. Before filing suit, the claimant must send a written notice and a statutory medical authorization form to each defendant at least 60 days in advance; after suit is filed, the claimant must serve a detailed expert report on each defendant Read more

  • Come and take it! Wait… Not like that!

    Amy Gustafson

    In Texas, the authority to condemn land (exercise eminent domain) is granted by statute to governmental entities and certain private entities for public use, subject to constitutional and statutory limitations. The condemnation process is governed primarily by Chapter 21 of the Texas Property Code and includes significant procedural protections for landowners, such as notice, a Read more

  • It’s dangerous to go it alone! Consult an attorney.

    Amy Gustafson

    Representing oneself pro se in Texas courts carries significant risks, including strict adherence to complex procedural and evidentiary rules, a high likelihood of prejudicial errors, and generally worse outcomes compared to parties represented by experienced attorneys. These risks are compounded by the lack of procedural leniency, limited access to legal resources, and the inability to Read more