If you own or manage single-family rental properties across the state of Texas, you know that keeping every property in perfect condition 365 days a year is a monumental task. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, things slip through the cracks. A tenant forgets to mow the lawn, an inoperable vehicle is left in the driveway, […]
Month: June 2026
Deeds Without Warranty vs. Quitclaim Deeds
When you want to quickly transfer a piece of property perhaps to a family member or out of a business entity without the hassle of a formal title search, you might be tempted to use what many mistakenly call a “quick deed.” In Texas real estate, this typically refers to a quitclaim deed. However, real […]
How to Lay Business Records Predicate
When litigating a case in Texas, getting your evidence admitted into the court record is half the battle. You cannot simply hand a contract or a ledger to the judge and expect it to be considered. Opposing counsel will almost certainly object on the grounds of hearsay. To successfully introduce your company documents and overcome […]
2026 Texas Summary Judgment Rules Changes
For years, navigating a summary judgment motion in Texas courts could feel like throwing a document into a black hole. Under the old system, an attorney could file a motion, and if they failed to actively set a hearing, that motion would just float in the legal ether indefinitely. The burden was entirely on the […]