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Attorney General Civil Investigative Demands

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Public Information Act Requests

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Google, you can drive my car: New laws will expand use of autonomous vehicles in Texas

by | June 17, 2021 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance | 0 Comments

Autonomous vehicles have arrived in Texas, and they’re here to stay. In March 2021, the City of Arlington, Texas launched a small fleet of on-demand autonomous vehicles that can be booked using an...
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“Texas is open 100%”—Governor Abbott Signs Vaccine Passport Ban

by | June 10, 2021 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance | 0 Comments

On June 7, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott signed into a law a bill (SB 968) that, among things, prohibits governmental entities in Texas from issuing COVID-19 vaccine passports or other standardized...
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Mixed success for alcohol to-go, gambling, weed, and crypto bills in 87th Regular Session

by | June 3, 2021 | Attorney General Opinions and Legislative Support | 0 Comments

The 2021 regular session of the Texas Legislature has come to an end, after 140 days of deal-making, drama, and dysfunction. According to data from the Texas Legislature Online, the number of bills...
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Texas Legislature passes bill to shield businesses from pandemic-related lawsuits

by | May 26, 2021 | Litigation & Local Counsel | 0 Comments

In his State of the State speech on February 1, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott designated five emergency items for the 2021 legislative session. One of these emergency items was civil liability...
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Twitter Blocked by Federal Judge: @TXAG #CID Authority Affirmed

by | May 19, 2021 | Attorney General Civil Investigative Demands | 0 Comments

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent Twitter a Civil Investigative Demand (“CID”) on January 13, 2021, after it banned former President Trump from its platform following the storming of the U.S....
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Pour One Out for Walmart v. TABC: Retailer ends federal lawsuit challenging Texas liquor law

by | May 12, 2021 | Business & Professional License Defense | 0 Comments

Ever wondered why you can’t buy liquor at Walmart, Costco, or CVS in Texas? Texas is the only state in the nation that prohibits publicly traded companies from holding a “package store permit”...
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When RV park guests overstay their welcome, should park owners call the police or seek a judge?

by | May 5, 2021 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance | 0 Comments

RV park guests are generally considered licensees, not tenants. From 2001 to 2013, recreational vehicles (RVs) were considered manufactured homes under Chapter 94 of the Texas Property Code, which...
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Democratizing Justice: Can I crowdfund my lawsuit?

by | April 28, 2021 | Litigation & Local Counsel | 0 Comments

It’s no secret that litigation is expensive. Some plaintiffs use litigation financing when they can’t front the fees and costs themselves. The funder (typically a specialized litigation finance...
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Secret Agents: Can a governmental body prohibit the disclosure of information discussed in closed meetings?

by | April 21, 2021 | Public Information Act Requests | 0 Comments

The Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) ensures that meetings of governmental bodies are open to the public. In limited circumstances, however, TOMA authorizes closed meetings, from which the public is...
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Texas Legislature dials up on statewide broadband access

by | April 13, 2021 | Regulatory Risk Analysis and Compliance | 0 Comments

“Broadband access is no longer a luxury, it is an essential tool for all Texans.” -Governor Abbott. An estimated 316,717 households in Texas currently lack access to broadband internet service,...
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Greg Abbott
Governor of Texas

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Victor Vandergriff
Executive Director, Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition

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Manager, MET One LLC

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Katherine Froelicher
General Counsel, CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective

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EVP & General Counsel, ITG Brands, LLC

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