Navigate to: Security Deposit Refunds TEXAS RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD TENANT ISSUES I. Liabitility of Landlord. Landlord Liability to Tenant for keeping Security Deposit Texas Property Code § 92.103 requires a landlord to refund a security deposit to a tenant by the 30th day after tenant surrenders the premises. A landlord who keeps a security deposit in [..]

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Rent to Own/Executory Contracts I. EXECUTORY CONTRACT FOR CONVEYANCE – WHAT IT IS What is an executory contract for conveyance? This is also commonly referred to as “Rent to Own” or “Owner Finance.” Owner finance can also mean that a seller acts as a bank and the buyer as a traditional buyer with all the [..]

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Assigned Debt Defense Assignments Generally What is an assignment – An assignment is “the transferring to another of one’s rights or property interest.” to constitute a valid assignment there must be a perfect transaction between the parties, intended to vest in the assignee a present right in the thing assigned.” Mitchell v. Scott, 14 S.W.2d [..]

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Misdemeanor Under Texas law, the first time you are stopped for a DWI you will likely be facing a misdemeanor charge. Depending on various factors, you could be facing Class A or Class B charges; typically Class A charges are lodged if you submit to a blood or breath test and it shows a BAC [..]

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If you are facing drug charges, particularly drug distribution charges, it is possible you will have certain assets seized during or immediately following your arrest. Your assets may be seized if you are charged with other crimes as well including theft of any property. However, it is up to state or federal governments to prove, [..]

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In Texas, when you are stopped for a DWI charge, the implied consent rules state if you refuse a breath test you could lose your license immediately for six months. Even if you do not refuse a breath test, failing a breath test means you could still be issued a suspension. Fighting Back: Your License [..]

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Section I When your license has been suspended because you have failed to pay surcharges, you’ve been charged with a DWI or for other reasons, I may be able to help you get a driver’s license to enable you to perform essential tasks. The Texas Department of Public Safety states an occupational license may be [..]

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