by Justin Gailey | Jul 17, 2026
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Robert S. Howden as the 116th Secretary of State of Texas, effective July 18, 2026. “Robert Howden has served Texas with distinction in four Republican governors’ administrations,” said Governor Abbott. “I have full confidence he...
by Justin Gailey | Jul 10, 2026
Excerpt from Texas Civil Justice League Journal Summer 2026 Article by Chief Justice Scott Brister of the 15th Court of Appeals Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Download [526.62...
by Justin Gailey | Jul 10, 2026
In 2023 the Texas Legislature created a new intermediate appellate court with statewide jurisdiction, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals. The court’s initial term began on September 1, 2024. The court has exclusive intermediate appellate jurisdiction over the...
by Justin Gailey | Jul 10, 2026
Believe in the Rule of Law? Then Prove It by Supporting Texas Supreme Court, 15th Court of Appeals, and Intermediate Appellate Justices in Their Campaigns If you don’t read anything else in this newsletter, please read this. The matter is too serious to overlook or...
by Justin Gailey | Jul 10, 2026
Excerpt from Texas Civil Justice League Journal Summer 2026 A Snapshot of the Texas Business Court’s Docket Authored by the Hon. Jerry Bullard of the Texas Business Court Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Download [582.44...
by Justin Gailey | Jul 6, 2026
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Don Huffines as Comptroller of Public Accounts of Texas. “Don Huffines brings the right mix of business experience and conservative principles to this vital office,” said Governor Abbott. “He is a fifth-generation Texan, successful...
by Justin Gailey | Jul 2, 2026
by George Christian The Texas Supreme Court has granted a popular chain retail store’s petition for review in a case raising the issue of whether the two-year statute of limitations on nuisance claims applies to Plaintiff’s request for a permanent injunction to abate...
by Justin Gailey | Jul 2, 2026
by George Christian The Texas Supreme has affirmed a Dallas Court of Appeals decision that overturned a $30 million judgment in a fraud case against a commercial landlord. Maya Walnut LLC f/k/a Maya Foods, Inc. v. Bryan Ly, Walnut Creek Center, Inc., Leng Chiv Ly, and...
by Justin Gailey | Jul 2, 2026
by George Christian Reversing a decision by the San Antonio Court of Appeals with significant negative consequences for property owners and general contractors, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled for the first time that independent contractors may not recover in...
by Justin Gailey | Jun 22, 2026
Excerpt from the TCJL Journal Summer 2026, by George Christian (Full PDF here) – The enactment of SB 8 in 2023 and subsequent legislation allowing members of the public to enforce state policy by way of private litigation has put Texas courts in a...
