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Texas THC Laws in 2026: What Residents and Visitors Need to Know

Some hemp-derived products that were once widely sold in Texas can now expose consumers to serious criminal charges. Here’s what has changed, what remains legal, and what the new restrictions mean.

By Larry Taylor

/ 1 Sep 2026

Generic THC/Hemp gummies packages on a store shelf. AI-created image.

As Waymo Expands Across Texas, Police Face New Challenges Enforcing Traffic Laws on Self-Driving Cars

Recent police encounters with autonomous vehicles highlight the legal and safety questions that arise when no one is behind the wheel. Learn what these incidents could mean for accident investigations and liability in Texas.

By Larry Taylor

/ 29 Jul 2026

As Waymo Expands Across Texas, Police Face New Challenges Enforcing Traffic Laws on Self-Driving Cars

How “Chameleon Carriers” Stay on the Road and What It Means for Truck Accident Cases

A recent 60 Minutes investigation highlighted how “chameleon carriers” avoid trucking safety oversight by restarting under new identities. Learn why these companies create risks for Texas drivers and can complicate truck accident claims.

By Larry Taylor

/ 7 May 2026

Big semi trailer truck wheels with a man walking next to the vehicle inspecting it for safety issues.

How Social Media Posts Can Affect Injury and Civil Rights Cases in Texas

What you share online after an accident or injury can influence how your case is evaluated. Here’s how social media is used in Texas lawsuits and where mistakes can happen.

By Larry Taylor

/ 30 Apr 2026

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What to Do After a Car Accident in Texas: Steps to Protect Your Rights

After a car accident in Texas, the steps you take can affect your health, your recovery, and your legal rights. Learn what to do after a crash, common injuries to watch for, and how to handle insurance and potential claims.

By Larry Taylor

/ 10 Apr 2026

The aftermath of a car accident on a city street. A male driver is documenting the scene with his phone while the blurred out woman driver is on her phone.

How COVID-19, Politics Are Impacting Our Mental Health

There’s no question that 2020 has been one of the most challenging years in recent memory for almost all of us, between a worldwide pandemic that has killed over 1.4 million people and a chaotic, often violent presidential election. These two subjects have dominated our…

By Larry Taylor

/ 29 Dec 2020

How COVID-19, Politics Are Impacting Our Mental Health

How The Results of the 2020 Election May Affect Employment Law

The 2020 election was among the most chaotic and contentious in American history. The corresponding changes in government that took place across the country are sure to impact our everyday lives in a variety of ways. America elected a Democratic president and retained a Democratic…

By Larry Taylor

/ 18 Dec 2020

How The Results of the 2020 Election May Affect Employment Law

Political Road Rage: Tension Across the U.S. is Still Here

The most contentious presidential election in U.S. history is over. On Saturday, November 7, 2020, a full four days after Election Day, Joe Biden was officially declared the new president-elect. But unlike past elections, the dust is far from settled. Constantly heightening tension due to…

By Larry Taylor

/ 2 Dec 2020

Political Road Rage: Tension Across the U.S. is Still Here

National Non-Profit Organization Created To Protect Law Enforcement Whistleblowers

Let’s say you’re a law enforcement officer responding to a call with a colleague. You watch your fellow police officer use excessive force on someone who wasn’t being violent or presenting any threat. What do you do next? In many career fields, the answer is…

By Larry Taylor

/ 24 Jul 2020

National Non-Profit Organization Created To Protect Law Enforcement Whistleblowers