Texas Lawyers Mobilize to Support Flood Victims

In the wake of devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country that claimed more than 100 lives, lawyers stand at the ready to help. The State Bar of Texas and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid are assessing legal needs that will arise in the days following the floods, and they encourage lawyers to sign up to volunteer or donate financial aid to these trusted resources. Also on Tuesday, the Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency order stating that flooding may impact court proceedings and that delays or modifications should be made “where reasonably necessary.”

July 8, 2025 Krista Torralva

‘It Wasn’t My Day to Die. I Wish that It Hadn’t Been Hers’

Prominent Houston criminal defense attorney Randy Schaffer went to Facebook late Monday afternoon to write 637 heartbreaking words about the last few horrifying minutes that he spent with his wife Mollie on the banks of the Guadalupe River before she was swept away by “a river raging like Niagara Falls.” Schaffer, who has practiced criminal law for more than five decades and is a 1973 graduate of the University of Texas School of Law, was staying at the River Inn Resort and Conference Center to celebrate his 46-year reunion when, in the pre-dawn hours Friday morning, a historic and deadly flash flood claimed the life of Mollie Schaffer and the lives of more than 100 other people.

July 8, 2025 Mark Curriden

‘Our Hearts Are Shattered’ — Texas Legal Community In Mourning Over Lives Lost in Kerr County Flood Tragedy

As the death toll climbed past 100 victims from the horrific weekend flooding in Central Texas, the tragedy hit home at multiple corporate law firms across the state.

July 7, 2025 Mark Curriden

Frisco Attorney Speaks Out Against Dallas Judge’s ‘Standing Recusal Order’ Against Her

A Dallas County district court judge has issued a standing order barring a Frisco attorney from handling cases in her courtroom — a move the judge said was necessary to ensure “the impartial and efficient administration of justice,” but the attorney says the order constitutes oppression. 

June 30, 2025 Michelle Casady

State Fair of Texas Can Ban Guns, Judge Rules

Firearms can now be listed as a prohibited item at the State Fair of Texas, a Dallas County District Judge ruled. Judge Emily Tobolowsky granted summary judgment to the city of Dallas and its city manager in a lawsuit brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

June 30, 2025 Alexa Shrake

Is Your Commercial Property Insurance Ready for Hurricane Season?

As hurricane season kicks off, ensuring your company’s insurance coverage can withstand the storm is more important than ever. Commercial property insurance policies contain numerous potential coverage pitfalls that can significantly impact a corporate policyholder’s ability to recover for losses. These challenges often remain hidden until a loss occurs, at which point they can severely restrict or even eliminate coverage for otherwise valid claims. Understanding these common issues during the policy review process can help risk managers and legal counsel identify and address potential coverage gaps before they impact an organization.

June 26, 2025 Carlton D. Wilde III

Juneteenth Reading Recommendations from Half Price Books

The Texas Lawbook is pleased to begin a new partnership with Half Price Books. Stay tuned for a regular HPB branded column featuring Texas Lawbook subscribers' favorite reads. Here, the HPB team highlights four books about Juneteenth on the fourth anniversary of it becoming a federal holiday.

June 19, 2025 Emily Bruce

Thought Leadership: Mission Control for International Disputes — Houston’s Arbitration Advantage

With corporate America increasingly voting with its feet by relocating to Texas and its business-friendly legal climate, general counsel and international arbitration practitioners should freshly consider Houston’s merits as a U.S.-based seat for international arbitration. By all objective criteria, Houston boasts the infrastructure, expertise, and supporting legal framework to match the leading global arbitration centers.

June 16, 2025 Michael Massengale