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What is Texas’ “Right to Dry” Law?
in 2015, Texas Senate Bill 1626 was passed and went into effect in September 2015. The law prohibits any restrictions on the right of Texas residents from using clotheslines or other traditional methods of hanging laundry to dry.
Can A Texas Homeowner’s Association Take Your House?
Despite these protections, HOAs still insist on harassing homeowners over frivolous things. Just last year, an HOA in Cypress, just northwest of Houston, used a retired couple and tried to take their home because they feed the ducks in a neighborhood pond.
Is It Illegal to Cuss Out A Fast Food Employee in Texas?
No specific laws in Texas make it illegal to use profanity or "cuss out" a fast food or other service worker.
That doesn't mean being rude or abusive to a service worker in our state or anywhere else is totally free of consequences. According to the Texas Penal Code, it is clear that certain behaviors, including the use of abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a public place, can be illegal.
Assault With A Deadly Steak? Food Attacks On the Rise
While most food items are not inherently deadly, there are rare situations where they could be. According to Texas law, it is possible for food items to be considered deadly weapons if they meet the certain criteria.
When Texas Self-Checkouts Go Bad, Lawyers Say Avoid Them
The whole self-checkout push by big retailers like Walmart and Target has dissatisfied many customers. It is no coincidence that the first four letters of dissatisfied spell "diss". Now, they could be opening you up to shoplifting charges.
Look Who Died-New Facebook Scam Kills Your Account
This new scam steals your Facebook account, but many people also use the same passwords on multiple sites. If you use the same passwords for social media, and bank accounts, you better change them immediately. Once your social media account is breached, hackers could access your bank and drain your account.
Are There Texas Sized Bugs That Can Crack A Windshield?
In an attempt to validate my claim, I Googled it. Unfortunately, Google is so dominated by people who pay for placement; it is virtually unusable. All I got for my trouble was a bunch of websites advertising windshield repair.
Rollercoaster Danger! Beware of Exploding Birds
"I looked down and saw blood on my hands and my face. There was a feather on my hand and feathers of the girl next to me's shirt." He went on to say, "It sort of exploded on us".
Can You Legally Shoot Trespassers in Texas?
It is widely believed that if someone is trespassing on your property in Texas, you have a legal right to shoot them. Is this true? As with so many legal questions, the answer can be complicated.
Can Passion in a Car Lead To Jail Time in Texas?
Is it a big deal if you get caught in the throws of passion in a car here in Texas? The short answer is yes. The penalties can be very costly.
Do You Know What’s In That Texas Tanker Truck Next To You?
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found that the number of hazardous material road accidents has doubled in the last decade. These accidents resulted in 74 deaths, 489 injuries, and over $2 billion in damages in the past ten years.
Can You Legally Refuse To Pay A Mandatory Gratuity/Service Fee in Texas?
Nothing is worse than going out to eat and ending up with a big surprise when you get the final bill. More and more diners are seeing the prices on the menu and assuming that is the price.
That is not always entirely the case. That is where automatic gratuities and service fees come in.