Tag: Texas Law
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Independant Contractors vs. Employees
To classify workers correctly in Texas, businesses must focus on whether they retain the right to control not just the outcome of the work, but also the means and details of how the work is performed. Texas courts, statutes, and agencies consistently apply a “right to control” standard, often operationalized through multi-factor tests, such as Read more
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Understanding The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act
Taking effect on January 1, 2026, The Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act, often called TRAIGA, is a new law that sets rules for how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in Texas. TRAIGA is designed to make sure AI is used responsibly, to protect people from harm, and to encourage innovation. Need legal advice? Read more
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Can You Sue a Debt Collector in Texas? 7 Common Grounds for Consumer Lawsuits
The most common causes of action plaintiffs allege in lawsuits against debt collectors are statutory claims under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Texas Debt Collection Act (TDCA), as well as common-law tort claims such as unreasonable collection efforts and, less frequently, invasion of privacy. These claims typically focus on allegations Read more
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Texas Data Privacy and Security Act
The Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) grants Texas residents a comprehensive set of privacy rights over their personal data, including rights to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of their data, as well as to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, and certain types of profiling. These rights Read more
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Pre-Litigation Discovery: Texas Rule 202 Petitions
A Rule 202 petition under Texas law is a procedural tool that allows a person to request court permission to take a deposition before filing a lawsuit, either to investigate whether a claim exists or to preserve testimony for a suit that is anticipated. This mechanism is exceptional, subject to strict judicial oversight, and is Read more
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Statutes of Limitations in Texas
A statute of limitations is a law that sets a deadline for filing a lawsuit. If you wait too long to take legal action after something happens, you may lose your right to go to court. Need some legal advice? Having trouble finding answers to your legal questions? Amy can help! The most common statutes Read more
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The Four-Corners Rule
The four-corners rule is a principle of contract interpretation requiring courts to determine the meaning and intent of a written agreement solely from the text within its four corners, without considering extrinsic evidence unless the contract is ambiguous. Texas courts follow this rule in both general contract and insurance contexts, with limited exceptions recognized primarily Read more
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Does Texas enforce Covenants Not to Compete?
Texas law permits the enforcement of covenants not to compete, but only under specific statutory conditions. The Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act, codified in the Texas Business and Commerce Code, requires that such covenants be tied to an otherwise enforceable agreement and be reasonable in their restrictions regarding time, geography, and scope of activity, Read more
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What Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options exist in Texas?
The most common Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods used by businesses in Texas are mediation and arbitration, with additional use of mini-trials, early neutral evaluation, and neutral fact-finding in appropriate cases. Mediation is favored for its informality, confidentiality, and focus on voluntary settlement, while arbitration is chosen for its binding, private, and streamlined adjudicative process. Read more
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Does my dispute belong in the Texas Business Courts?
The Texas business courts were established by Chapter 25A of the Texas Government Code, as amended by House Bill 19 and subsequent legislation, including HB 40. They have concurrent jurisdiction with district courts over certain high-value business disputes, with jurisdictional prerequisites including specific subject-matter categories, a minimum amount in controversy (generally $5 million as of Read more