Diversity and School Rezoning
The recent rapid growth of the North Texas area has forced most school districts to build new facilities, open new [...]
Banning Users on Social Media? Not for Public Officials
Phyllis Randall, the chair of the Loudon County Board of Supervisors, created the “Chair Phyllis J. Randall Facebook Page” to [...]
33 Million Dollar Penalty Against Texas SPED
One year ago, the U.S. Department of Education released its report finding that Texas artificially decreased participation in special education [...]
Surviving the Rule Against Perpetuities
Unless you are a practicing attorney, had some form of legal education, or are an aspiring Jeopardy champion, there is [...]
5th Circuit Rules for Employee at DHS
The Fifth Circuit recently ruled in favor of an employee who requested an accommodation that was not necessary to perform [...]
Department of Education Releases Proposed Rules on Title IX Sexual Harassment
The Department of Education has released new proposed rules for sexual harassment and assault under Title IX. While sexual harassment [...]
Requesting Immediate Clarification for Texas Public Information Requests
Did you know you can immediately ask a requestor to clarify their public information request regarding redactions? You can do [...]
Do your school district’s DAEP policies put you at risk for litigation?
Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code outlines the parameters for assigning a student to the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program, [...]
TEA Issues Materials to Districts on Police Interaction
The Texas Education Agency sent out materials to school districts regarding proper interactions and expectations for encounters between peace officers [...]
Investing in a Tax Foreclosure
With property value increasing in Collin County, there has been a surge in those interested in investing in real estate. [...]