Texas House Passes Bill to Open Two New Public Law Schools
“Eight hundred miles to El Paso from the state line…”
The El Paso area and the Rio Grande Valley are both underserved legal markets where aspiring lawyers face geographic barriers to earning a relatively affordable JD.
Read moreVirtual Currency: It Might be Invisible, but it’s Still Taxable
“Tax Day,” which normally falls on April 15, has been extended this year to May 17 for most people and to June 15 for Texas residents. Regardless of when you file, make sure to include your virtual currency in your tax return, as those transactions “are taxable by law just like transactions in any other property.”
Read moreTexas Legislative Authority for Executive Actions by Governor in Emergencies
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A synopsis of the statutory authority for the Texas governor’s ability to take executive actions during emergencies and a summary of what those actions have entailed related to COVID-19.
Read more87th Texas Legislature - Bills to Watch
The 87th Texas Legislature convened at noon on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, following a year that was like no other. In addition to several “high-profile” bills, there are also introduced bills that could, if passed, influence family and housing laws and court administration. We’ve only highlighted a few of the thousands of bills that have been introduced, so feel free to visit Legiscan to see the entire list or the Texas Legislature Online to look for and search legislation.
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