Statewide Ban On Texting And Driving Likely Not Going Far Enough
Four months into the implementation of a statewide texting and driving ban in Texas, the state Department of Public Safety has released information indicating that they have only issues a total of 15 violations in regards to the law. One was a single citation while...
A Bar For Non-Alcoholics Is Now Open In Austin
A permanent location for a bar seeking to serve beverages that are non-alcoholic in nature will likely be coming to the city of Austin. Sans Bar would also provide entertainment that includes live music, yoga classes, and they would also serve food that is more...
Why The Austin Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance Isn’t Actually Helping Convicted Felons
Under current law in the city of Austin, those who have criminal pasts and are seeking employment are required to be given a fair opportunity just like everyone else. Unfortunately, this is a law that appears to not be enforced. Back in 2016, Austin City Council...
Austin Police Department Jail Public Information FAQ
How to get someone out of jail in Austin How do I know what kind of bond is required? A bond is the amount of money set by a judge for releasing a defendant from jail before their trial. You can find a list of approved bonding companies HERE. Find the defendants...
San Antonio Man Files DWI Appeal, Claims State Legal Alcohol Limit “Discriminates Against Alcoholics”
A man who resides in San Antonio recently officially filed an appeal against his DWI conviction, stating that the legal alcohol limit of .08 in the state of Texas “unfairly discriminates against alcoholics.” The man was also unsuccessful, as his appeal was denied....
New Texas Law Enables Self-Driving Cars To Flourish
The state of Texas has passed a law that will help them essentially lead the nation in the implementation of self-driving cars. A representative from General Motors recently told a panel of lawmakers that a small fleet of the cars could be up and running by the year...
Club Poker Continues To Face Scrutiny In Texas
While the game that's popular all across the world may have actually started in the state of Texas, club poker continues to face a great amount of scrutiny, even today. According to the Texas Penal Code, there are three specific parameters that can exempt an activity...
Kari’s Law Soon To Become An Official Federal Law
A law initially proposed in Texas in soon to be on its way to becoming a federal law. Kari's Law, which is named after Kari Hunt (who was murdered by her estranged husband while in a hotel room in 2013), was passed by the state Legislature just last year. The law...
Brewers in Texas Form a PAC to Help Fix “Broken Beer Laws”
A response has officially been issued by the Beer Alliance of Texas in response to the launch of CraftPAC, which was formed by various brewers in the state designed to help fix what they call “broken beer laws.” The response is as follows: “Our members continue to...
New State Proposal Introduced to Make Leaving Children Alone at Home a Felony
A new proposal has been introduced that would make leaving any child alone at home in the state of Texas a felony. The proposal, christened as “Sherin's Law,” was brought about following the death of 3-year-old Sherin Mathews, a girl who was adopted from India and...
Is Skipping Alcohol For A Month A Good Idea?
There are a lot of different New Year's resolutions that make the top of our lists every year; however, one of the newest ones trending is referred to as "dry January," in which an individual completely does away with drinking alcohol during the month of January. This...
More Than 200 Arrests Made Over The Holidays By Austin Police
During the recent holiday season, police in Austin, Texas made more than 200 arrests, mainly for incidents related to drunk driving. In many of these cases, some of the individuals who were arrested also had children with them in their vehicles. Information was...
Why Are Austin’s Traffic Signals Never Timed Well?
One of the biggest perceptions, which is widely felt by many in the city of Austin, Texas, is that the city's traffic lights are never completely synchronized with one another. Another logical question asked by many in the city is why the signals themselves aren't...
What Exactly Are You Permitted And Not Permitted To Do While On Probation For A DUI?
If you get convicted of a DUI, chances are part of your sentence may include probation. This includes a list of mandatory promises that you will be required to keep in order to possibly have your sentence reduced and even avoid jail time. If you violate your...
Mother-To-Be Angry With AT&T Calls Company While In Labor
Recently, a woman upset with an alleged billing issue with AT&T decided to contact the company by phone and try to have the issue resolved; however, according to a photo released by the woman's mother, she did so while she was in labor with her child! According to...
Viral Video Shows Austin Police Using Force To Subdue Another Man
A video allegedly showing police in Austin using force to subdue another man went viral and has many questioning the amount of force that the officers themselves used. The incident is said to have taken place at approximately 5:35 PM on Tuesday off of Interstate 35...
Penalties for a DWI in Texas
We understand , you never thought this would happen to you. You have been accused of driving while intoxicated. You were recently released on bond or posted bail. The truth is that this is just the beginning of the battle, and the final outcome of your...
All Charges Against Texas Rep. Dawnna Dukes Dropped
Travis County District Attorneys have dropped the remaining charges against former Austin Rep. Dawnna Dukes after conflicting statements regarding house rules were taken. Dukes was charged with misusing campaign funds and other improprieties. The investigation started...
Austin Officers Warn Not to Pay for Gas at Pump
Card skimming at gas pumps has become so rampant in Austin that police officers are warning Austinites to pay for gas inside the station. Two people have been arrested in the past few weeks in connection with skimming. Skimming is the process of attaching a device to...
Country Music Star Randy Travis Seeks To Block Video Of 2012 DWI Arrest
Country music star Randy Travis is asking a federal court to block the release of a video that shows his arrest for a DWI back in 2012, in which Travis is said to have crashed his 1988 Trans Am just west of the town of Tioga. According to official reports, when police...
Former Travis County Prosecutor Now One Of Five Potential Trump Judicial Nominees
On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced his list of nominees to fill five vacancies for federal courts in the state of Texas. One of those nominees is a former Travis County prosecutor, while two others have ties to a Christian legal advocacy group called the...
New Laws Set To Go Into Effect In Texas
House Bill 1774 – Windstorm Insurance Lawsuit Restrictions This bill essentially reduces the ability of claimants to sue insurers. Furthermore, it also cuts penalty fees for late payments that have been levied against companies. Many people claim it has less to do...
Austin-Travis County Sobriety Center Set To Open Soon
The brand new Austin-Travis County Sobriety Center will soon be opening after years of planning, and a recent announcement from the board in charge of opening the center states that they are in search of an executive director to help lead the center. Candidates are...
Texas Drivers Who Owe Surcharges For Violations Being Offered Amnesty
Many Texans in the hundreds of thousands who have penalties on their driving records are now being offered a bit of relief, as the state is providing them a one-time amnesty on surcharges that they would otherwise have to pay. Those who qualify would stand to save...
Texas’s Traffic Surcharge Program Ends Up Strapping Some Drivers
Not long ago, a driver was pulled over for failing to use a turn signal. When he was pulled over, he learned from the officer that his driver's license had actually been suspended due to failure to pay surcharges on traffic tickets that he had already paid. The...
Drug Possession Laws In Texas
If you possess any type of controlled or illicit drugs, then you will likely be in violation of the Texas Controlled Substances Act. Before a conviction for drug possession can be obtained, a prosecutor must be able to successfully prove past a reasonable doubt that a...
Texas State Drug Possession Laws And Penalties
Texas is a state that has some extremely strict laws in terms of possessing drugs and other forms of illegal narcotics and controlled substances. If you're even convicted of something like this, you stand to face penalties such as fines, probation, jail time, and...
Austin Hispanic Community Afraid to Report Crime Due To ICE Raids
Austin is seeing a drop in reported crime for all demographics at around 5.7% including Latinos. But according to the Austin Police Department the dataset for Latinos isn’t big enough to draw any conclusions. The lack of data indicates a bigger problem. “What I am...
Police Stumped by Rise in Violent Crime
Looking for an Austin Criminal Attorney? We can help! Austin is one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. and with more people comes more crime. Police have been studying the rising crime rate to best learn how to squash it. According to the Austin...
Texas Lawmakers Working to Legalize Fantasy Sports
The Texas Legislature is hearing testimony Monday on whether or not to legalize fantasy sports. This comes a couple months after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton equated fantasy sports to online gambling, which is illegal in Texas. State Rep. Richard Peña Raymond,...