It’s not too difficult a nut to crack, but Texans are nuts about pecans. And who can blame them? A slice of pecan pie with a scoop of Blue Bell’s Homemade Vanilla on top is just about as Texan as one can get. We all know it and so does the Texas Legislature. Through the action of the legislature, the pecan has gained a place of honor in the long list of state symbols. It is represented by the state tree, the state health nut, and, of course, the state pie. So, how does something become a state symbol here in the Lone Star State?
Read moreStorm Recovery Resources: Hurricane Beryl
The following storm and disaster recovery resources are now available for those affected by Hurricane Beryl in Houston and Harris County.
Read moreTake It Down: AI & Deepfakes
Last week, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and several bipartisan colleagues introduced a bill to protect victims of cyberbullying and “revenge porn,” also known as non-consensual intimate imagery. The bill, Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act, or TAKE IT DOWN Act, will, if passed, require a “covered platform,” such as a website, online service, or mobile app, to establish procedures for removal and remove the imagery and any copies upon a valid request from the identifiable individual within 48 hours of the request.
Read more80th Anniversary of D-Day
Today, we remember the sacrifices of the brave men and women who served our country in World War II.
Read moreThe Heimlich Maneuver at 50
To mark the 50-year milestone of the Heimlich Maneuver’s introduction, and to recognize the legacy of Dr. Henry Heimlich himself, we at the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library are sharing resources. Read more to learn about the Good Samaritan Law in Texas, restaurant liability for choking incidents, and other related issues at the intersection of public health, safety, and law, including the debate surrounding Heimlich’s technique and what the Red Cross currently recommends when administering aid in choking incidents.
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