With the news of yet another booster rollout come the anxieties that many people, particularly parents, feel when deciding what’s best for the health and safety of their children. In some cases, the timeline of vaccine approvals for young people has coincided with increased parental conflict. Those with shared custody agreements who don’t see eye to eye on how to best care for the medical needs of their children are even ending up in court. Visit the links within to learn more about this topic and what the law in Texas says about your rights to act in the best interests of your child.
Read moreWith the number of cases of COVID-19 surging here in Texas and the rest of the country and students of all ages heading back to the classroom in the coming weeks, many local governments and independent school districts are scrambling to not only contain the spread of the virus but also balance the rights and liberties of all those affected. On July 29, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order No. GA-38, which, among other things, prohibited governmental entities, including county authorities and school districts, from requiring or mandating individuals to wear face coverings. Jurisdictions that act in contravention of this executive order or issue orders that conflict with the executive order are subject to a fine of up to $1,000. Despite the language of Executive Order No. GA-38, some local entities have opted to defy the order.
Read moreDue to increased public health concerns, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library has temporarily suspended in-person services, effective Tuesday, August 3, 2021. We are still available to help you through email, phone, and our website links, which are described in this blog post.
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library will be ready for a limited reopening on Monday, June 14, 2021. This blog post outlines some new procedures in place to help everyone stay safe.
Read moreOn May 20, 2021, President Biden signed into law the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, Pub. L. 117-13, which “addresses hate crimes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular emphasis on the increase in violence against Asian Americans.” This blog post provides an overview of the Act’s provisions.
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