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At The SE Texas Record, we aim to provide comprehensive coverage of Texas's legal system, empowering our readers to engage with public affairs effectively. Our focus will be on civil cases in the state's courts, similar to what other Record publications are doing in regions like Illinois, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Northern California, Florida, St. Louis, and Louisiana. These tort cases often receive little attention from mainstream media, yet they significantly influence the lives of our residents.

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Another vote lies ahead as citizen-only voting measure narrowly misses Texas passage

6 days ago | setexasrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

AUSTIN – A bill that would amend the state constitution to ensure that only American citizens can vote in Texas elections came up just short of the finish line Friday. The House voted May 9 on Senate Joint Resolution House Joint Resolution 161. The vote was 98-18 in favor with 20 present and not voting. HJR 161 has an accompanying House measure in HJR 37. Even with the overwhelming vote in support of the resolution, the proposed constitutional amendment needed 100 votes to pass.
Bill seeking to make Texas preferred jurisdiction for legal domestication passes Legislature

6 days ago | setexasrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

AUSTIN – The Texas Legislature has passed Senate Bill 29 – legislation that seeks to unseat Delaware as the hub for corporate law. On Feb. 27, Texas Senators Bryan Hughes, Brent Hagenbuch, Kelly Hancock and Charles Schwertner introduced SB 29, which relates to the formation, governance, and internal management of domestic entities. A priority for Lt. Gov.
Citizen-only voting measure up for vote this week in Texas legislature

1 week ago | setexasrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

AUSTIN – A bill that would amend the state constitution to ensure that only American citizens can vote in Texas elections is scheduled for a vote this week. House Joint Resolution 161 could be voted on as early as May 8. HJR 161 has an accompanying Senate measure in SJR 37. The resolution was written by Sen. Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury) and is sponsored by Rep. Candy Nobel (R-Lucas), Rep. Daniel Cortez (D-San Antonio) and Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-Plano).
Locked out: Kherkher Garcia attorneys find office chained shut

1 week ago | setexasrecord.com | John O'Brien

HOUSTON - Houston personal injury lawyers say they are locked out of their office and have gone to court to reopen the doors. A series of sublease agreements has resulted in a suite owner at the Kirby Grove office building posting an eviction sign at an office used by Kherkher Garcia, a plaintiffs firm that says in a May 1 lawsuit in Harris County District Court that it is unable to tend to its clients' cases.
Former U.S. Attorney and J6 critic wants federal judgeship under Trump

1 week ago | setexasrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

A former U.S. Attorney from Texas during the first Trump administration now reportedly is seeking a federal judgeship. Erin Nealy Cox apparently is one of more than 20 applicants for the open federal judgeship in North Texas, according to sources familiar with the matter. Despite her history with Trump, Nealy Cox has been a staunch critic of the January 6 protests and its participants. And Nealy Cox’s law firm is in the crosshairs of the Trump administration as well.
Paxton investigating possibly illegal marketing of toothpaste with fluoride to kids

1 week ago | setexasrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office is looking into companies that possibly are marketing toothpaste with fluoride to children. The AG’s office has sent Civil Investigative Demands to Colgate-Palmolive Company and Proctor & Gamble Manufacturing Co. for marketing toothpaste products to parents and children in ways it says are misleading, deceptive and dangerous.
Insurers have a right to defer litigation costs on UIM claims until car crash trial is over, Texas SC opines

2 weeks ago | setexasrecord.com | Chris Dickerson

AUSTIN – The Texas Supreme Court recently found that inquiries into extracontractual matters in automobile collision lawsuits are improper before an insured has established their entitlement to underinsured motorist benefits. The challenge was brought by State Farm in a case involving plaintiff Mara Lindsey’s claim for UIM benefits under her policy.
Legally blind teacher again told by court that she isn't qualified

2 weeks ago | setexasrecord.com | John O'Brien

NEW ORLEANS - A legally blind teacher who had a school district revoke its job offer has lost her appeal of a Galveston federal court ruling that said she wasn't qualified. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on April 24 ruled against Suzonne Kakoolaki, whose cone dystrophy prevents her from identifying faces and their expressions. She also can't see standard print and has to use a magnifier.
Lawsuits follow explosion at Verdun Oil well in LaSalle County

3 weeks ago | setexasrecord.com | John O'Brien

HOUSTON - A Houston-based oil company now faces at least six lawsuits over a well fire in January, as a worker's wife has filed suit on her own behalf. Hilary Lara's April 15 lawsuit in Harris Country District Court against Verdun Oil Company says she has lost the companionship and household income of her husband, Juan Carlos Lara, who was horribly injured in a Jan. 24 fire at a wellsite near Cotulla.
Broken dishwasher costs landlords $350K personal injury verdict

3 weeks ago | setexasrecord.com | John O'Brien

HOUSTON - A woman who received 22 stitches after a dishwasher door fell on her leg will get $350,000 from the landlords who never repaired the appliance, a Houston jury has ruled. Jurors on April 4 returned a verdict for Cheryl Daniels and against Nausheen and Hasan Adnan, finding the couple 70% at fault for Daniels' injuries. The trial judge, Beau Miller, also on April 4 granted a directed verdict for Fidelity National Home Warranty Company following the three-day trial.