Texas Law

Hazing at Texas Tech is strictly forbidden by university policy and illegal under Texas state law. Students face severe legal consequences, including felony charges for failing to report life-threatening incidents.

Some things just feel illegal—like picking wildflowers or riding in the back of a pick-up truck, but in Texas, many are surprisingly legal.

Most people don’t realize how fast a small issue can turn into a lawsuit in Texas. These five examples happen more often than you think.

Finders keepers? Not so fast. Texas law distinguishes between abandoned, lost, and mislaid property. While finding money on the ground is often legal to keep, you must first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner.

East Texas fall colors bring beauty—and a warning. Blowing leaves into the street is illegal and could cost you up to $500 under Texas law.

Texas’ Safe Haven Law, also known as the Baby Moses Law, gives mothers a safe and legal way to surrender newborns up to 60 days old at designated sites like hospitals, fire stations, or baby boxes.

You’ve probably seen people pass on the right near Tyler and wondered—is that even legal in Texas? Here’s when it is and isn’t.

Texas allows child labor under certain rules. Employers must follow restrictions on hours, hazardous jobs, and minimum wage.

Can you get a ticket or be arrested for flashing your headlights to warn others of a cop?

In Texas, it is illegal to cause pecans to fall from a tree (also known as "thrashing" pecans) if the tree doesn't belong to you or you lack permission.

Texas protects peaceful protests, but crossing into riot territory can bring major legal trouble. Here’s what you need to know about what defines a riot and the charges you could face.

In this article, we highlight 10 surprising facts about Texas gun laws that may have flown under your radar.