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What is the Stand Your Ground Law?

In Texas, we have something called the ‘stand your ground’ law. It is sometimes referred to as the ‘castle doctrine’ because of the adage ‘a person’s home is his castle.’ This law is based on the right to self-defense, which allows you to defend yourself or others if there is a reason to believe you...

Is there a state-wide speed limit in Texas?

The state of Texas has a maximum speed limit that goes as high as 85 miles per hour, but only on certain highways. The maximum speed on federal highways, state highways, roads that are maintained by a city, and toll roads can have maximum speeds of 70 miles per hour. On county roads, the maximum...

What Are My Rights If I am Pulled Over in Texas for a DUI?

Drinking and driving is never a smart mix, even if you aren’t drinking excessively. Unfortunately, it happens in Texas more often than in many other states, with statistics placing Texas at #11 in the United States for incidents related to driving under the influence. Regardless, if you are pulled over for a DUI in Texas,...

Does Texas Have A Three-Strikes Law?

Texas, along with many other states, has enacted a three-strikes law that carries a higher punishment if you have committed multiple crimes and are likely to commit crimes in the future. Texas enacted this law to keep habitual offenders in jail and make the state safer for the public. The three-strikes law in Texas is...

How to Handle Business Partner Relationships

Running a business is a tricky thing that many outside of the entrepreneurial world underestimate, even though it’s common knowledge that business takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Something that many don’t account for when entering into a business partnership is the crucial importance of having a healthy relationship, trust and exemplary work...

How Do You Register A Business in Texas?

If you are ready to start your own business in Texas, then there are some important steps you need to take, one of the first is to register it. When you start your business, you will need to decide what kind of structure you plan to use. There are three basic options that you can...

What is an Executory Contract?

If you have heard the term “executory contract” used, you might be wondering what kind of contract that is and what it entails. Executory contracts are contracts between two parties, in which the terms of the contract are fulfilled later. Both sides have duties that they must perform up until the full execution of the...