One study has shown how newly licensed drivers and drivers 65 and older tend to travel around in older vehicles. This can pose a danger whether driving in Texas or elsewhere because older vehicles are not equipped with features like electronic stability control and...

Divorced spouses in Texas and around the country are sometimes surprised to learn that a court-approved divorce settlement is not sufficient to divide retirement funds. Federal law stipulates that employer-sponsored retirement plans can only be divided in a divorce if...

Many married couples face issues throughout marriage, but irrevocable problems could lead to a divorce. Spouses in Texas, and around the world, often argue about the same problems and experience similar conflicts. Never agreeing A very common issue in marriage is...

Being arrested for any reason in Texas can be a challenge. When there is a conviction, it is natural to be concerned as to what happens next. The case is not automatically over with the penalties to be assessed and served. An appeal is possible and may reverse the...

Contemporary social attention being paid to racial problems across Texas and the rest of the United States has also made its way to the court system. One of the central problems being discussed is the high number of Black men convicted of crimes and punished more...

The integrity of the Texas criminal justice system is under attack from the increasing prevalence of fake and doctored evidence. It has become remarkably easy for anyone with a cellphone and a laptop to create remarkably accurate deepfakes. When these find their way...

Of all the motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas and across the U.S., the most common are rear-end collisions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The leading cause of these collisions is the failure to maintain a safe distance from...

When Texas motorists get behind the wheel, they never know what type of behavior they may encounter from other drivers. Negligent drivers may text or operate their vehicles while drowsy or even drunk. According to the American Automobile Association, one threat has...

A divorcing couple in Texas may choose to settle their case amicably or take the action to a trial. The latter option may be tempting for those who feel that they were especially wronged by their partner. Before making that decision, however, one should be aware of...

Those accused of a crime in Texas may be interested in a new paper that was published in the Seattle Journal for Social Justice. The topic of the paper was racial bias and how it affects those on trial. Experts say that taking steps in the courtroom can help reduce...