House Panel Votes to Split 13th Court of Appeals into Two

May 13, 2015 (http://riograndeguardian.com/house-panel-votes-to-split-13th-court-of-appeals-into-two/) AUSTIN, Texas – A state lawmaker living in the northern part of the 20-county region covered by the 13th Court of Appeals has filed a bill to split the Court in two....

Texas Justices Dump Mexican Crash Suit Against Bridgestone

April 24, 2015 (http://www.law360.com/articles/647556/texas-justices-dump-mexican-crash-suit-against-bridgestone) by Jess Davis The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said a wrongful death suit against Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC can’t be heard in Texas court...

Houston Chronicle: HB 1794 by Geren

April 28, 2015 (http://www.chron.com/opinion/letters/article/Wednesday-letters-Texas-legislative-issues-6229724.php) The environment Regarding “Local interests” (Page B15, April 5), important public policy is making its way through the Texas Legislature...

Two Powerful Incumbents Already Have 2016 Foes

April 23, 2015 (http://www.texastribune.org/2015/04/23/2-republicans-jumpstart-2016-legislative-race/) by Patrick Svitek Between them, state Reps. Charlie Geren and Jim Keffer have logged more than three decades in the Texas House, with the ensuing plum committee...

Minjarez wins runoff in Texas House District 124

April 21, 2015 (http://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Minjarez-captures-Texas-House-District-124-6215293.php) by John W. Gonzalez Attorney Ina Minjarez has captured the Texas House District 124 seat vacated by José Menéndez. Minjarez, 40, garnered 55 percent...