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Texas hits another record in newly-licensed physicians
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Howard Marcus, MD September 25, 2015...
Justice Cindy Olson Bourland Reception – Austin
Justice Cindy Olson Bourland Reception Third Court of Appeals Location: La V 1501 East 7th Street Austin, Texas October 1, 2015 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM RSVP: Pasha@hollandtaucher.com Campaign Address: Justice Cindy O. Bourland Campaign P.O. Box 684281 Austin,...
Governor Abbott Sets November 3 Special Election for House District 118
August 26, 2015 (http://gov.texas.gov/news/proclamation/21339) WHEREAS, the resignation of the Honorable Joe Farias, and its acceptance, has caused vacancy to exist in Texas State House District No. 118, which consists of a part of Bexar County; and WHEREAS,...
Governor Abbott Issues Special Constitutional Election
August 5, 2015 (http://gov.texas.gov/news/proclamation/21287) TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: WHEREAS, the 84th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature convened in January of 2015 in accordance with Article III, Section 5, of the Texas Constitution and...
Texas Judicial Candidate Forum
Wednesday, September 9, 201512:00 - 4:00p Moody Bank AuditoriumThird Floor400 West 15th StreetAustin TCJL Members and Friends Invited...
Texas Judiciary Legislative Update Published
The 84th Legislative Session that concluded on June 1 saw a large number of bills affecting the Texas judiciary become law. While there were almost 6,300 bills filed, just over 1,300 of those became law. Many of those bills have already taken effect or take effect...
SCOT Docket Clear: No Cases Held Over Until Next Term
On June 27 the Texas Supreme Court issued its final eight opinions of its current term--more than a month ahead of schedule. And for the first time since the Court began counting in the early 1990's, no cases have been held over until next term. Under the...
TCJL Session Summary – 84th Legislature
Texas Civil Justice League 84th Texas Legislature Session Summary June 19, 2015 Session Overview When the 84th Legislature convened in January, it was unclear what the new world order (at least in the Capitol) was going to look like. Two-thirds of the state...
Denbury Redux: TCJL Files Amicus in Pipeline Condemnation Case
Today TCJL filed an amicus brief in the Texas Supreme Court in the second round of litigation arising from the condemnation of right-of-way for a carbon dioxide pipeline in southeast Texas. In Texas Rice Land Partners, Ltd. v. Denbury Green Pipeline-Texas, LLC, 363...
Touting role as tested executive, Perry announces bid for President
June 4, 2015 (http://www.mystatesman.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/hoping-the-second-time-is-the-charm-perry-to-annou/nmWGn/) By Jonathan Tilove 12:41 p.m. update: Sounding themes of perseverance and second chances, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry...
TCJL Files Amicus in Workers’ Comp CIP Case
Today TCJL filed an amicus curiae brief in the Texas Supreme Court regarding an important case involving the proper interpretation of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act. TIC Energy and Chemical, Inc. v. Kevin Bradford Martin (No. 15-0143) raises the issue of...
Texas Bill Nixing ‘Pick-A-Pal’ Grand Juries Heads To Governor
June 1, 2015 (http://www.law360.com/articles/662392/texas-bill-nixing-pick-a-pal-grand-juries-heads-to-governor) By Paul DeBenedetto Law360, Houston (June 01, 2015, 6:56 PM ET) -- Attempts to scrap Texas' controversial "pick-a-pal" grand jury system moved a step...