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Airline passengers waiting during flight delay — Texas cash refund rule

If your flight is delayed 3 hours or more domestically (6 hours internationally) or canceled, federal law entitles you to a full cash refund — not a travel voucher, not miles. Attorney BJ Kemp breaks…

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Texas's 51% Comparative Fault Rule — How Shared Blame Affects Your SCI Recovery Texas uses modified comparative fault under Civil Practice & Remedies Code §33.001. You can recover damages as long as you are found…

Casamigos and Don Julio tequila bottles with gavel — class action lawsuit

If you bought Casamigos, Don Julio, Teremana, 818, Luna Azul, or Kirkland tequila, you may be eligible for cash compensation through a class action lawsuit. Independent lab testing found that these premium bottles—labeled as "100%…

Texas lawmakers announcing THC and Delta-8 Delta-10 regulation press conference

On July 31st, 2026, Texas made Delta-8, Delta-10, and THCA products illegal. What started as legal hemp products—sold in gas stations, convenience stores, and online—became felonies overnight. But here's what most people don't realize: the…

Police officer asking vehicle passenger for ID during Texas traffic stop

A viral traffic stop shows a passenger refusing to provide ID to a police officer—and the officer eventually admitting she was wrong. But here's what most people miss: the passenger knew their constitutional rights under…

Texas estate planning law office healthcare directive

A Texas healthcare directive — also called a Directive to Physicians or Advance Directive — is a legally binding document that tells your doctors what life-sustaining treatment you want or do not want if you…

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Medical malpractice in Texas occurs when a licensed healthcare provider fails to meet the accepted standard of care, causing patient injury or death. Texas gives victims the right to pursue compensation, but strict $250,000 non-economic…

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4 Common Funding Sources for a Texas Special Needs Trust A special needs trust is only as valuable as the assets placed into it. Texas families use several strategies in combination: Life insurance: A policy…

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If a defective product injured you in Texas, you have the right to pursue compensation from the manufacturer, distributor, or seller — and you have 2 years from the date of injury to file suit…

Houston Texas home exterior — transfer on death deed avoid probate

A Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) lets Texas homeowners pass real property directly to named beneficiaries at death — completely bypassing the probate process — without giving up any ownership rights during their lifetime. Governed…

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If your Texas employer operates without workers’ compensation insurance — a legal choice permitted under Texas Labor Code § 406.002 — you have the right to sue them directly in civil court for the full…

Harris County courthouse Houston Texas — small estate affidavit probate

A small estate affidavit in Texas lets heirs collect a deceased person's assets without going through a full probate proceeding — potentially saving families months of court time and thousands of dollars in legal fees.…

Texas refinery at sunset — burn injury claims Houston

If you suffered a burn injury in a Texas refinery, chemical plant, or industrial worksite, you may have a valid claim for substantial compensation — including medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering damages.…

Woman pulls gun during Houston I-10 road rage incident caught on camera

A woman fired a gun at a mother and her 16-year-old daughter during a road rage incident on Houston's I-10 — and the suspects are still out there. Attorney BJ Kemp breaks down every charge…

Distracted driving car accident scene on Houston Texas highway with police on scene

Distracted Driving Accident in Texas: How to Prove the Other Driver Was on Their Phone If another driver was on their phone when they hit you, you have the right to demand their phone records…

Harris County Probate Court exterior in Houston Texas

Yes — in most cases, having a will in Texas does not automatically skip probate. Your will still needs to go through the probate process so a court can officially validate it and authorize your…

Houston street intersection after bicycle accident with emergency responders on scene

If a car hit you while riding a bike in Texas, you have the same right to sue as any other traffic accident victim — and your case may be worth significantly more than you…