Remote Notarization for Real Estate Deals
Have you ever been in a situation where you needed something notarized in a time crunch? How about when you [...]
Arrest Warrants? Capias? Capias Pro Fine?
Municipal courts in Texas can issue three different kinds of warrants related to the arrest of an individual: an arrest [...]
Individual Immunity for Government Employees
As discussed in last month’s blog, Texas cities, school districts, and other governmental entities enjoy immunity from suit and liability [...]
Court of Appeals Ruling Regarding Education Commissioner Jurisdiction
The Third Court of Appeals has ruled against the Texas Commissioner of Education in a case regarding the requirement that [...]
School Safety Series Part III: School Visitors and Keeping Campuses Safe
The third entry in the School Safety Series provides an overview of campus safety protocols including visitor management rules, and [...]
“The King can do no Wrong”: Governmental Immunity in Texas
The Latin phrase “rex non potest peccare” translates as “the king can do no wrong.” This mantra formed the basis [...]
Saving Time and Money for Your Governmental Entity
The number of public information requests fielded by governmental entities across Texas has steadily increased in recent years, and with [...]
Alternative Delivery Methods for Construction Projects
Historically, Texas government agencies have delivered construction projects under a standard design/bid/build (D/B/B) scheme where each of the three major [...]
School Safety Series Part II: Terroristic Threat and Student Discipline Issues
Definition of Terroristic Threat In the past two months, our office has received an astounding number of calls related to [...]
School Safety Series Part I: Arming Texas Teachers
In 2013, the Texas Legislatures passed legislation allowing for school district employees to carry handguns on campus. The two plans [...]