Texas Law

Yes, it is a class C misdemeanor (a ticket) and can be found in section 49.03 of the penal code.

"A person commits an offense if the person knowingly possesses an open container in a passenger area of a motor vehicle that is located on a public highway, regardless of whether the vehicle is being operated or is stopped or parked."

The 1st Rangers were established in 1835, It started with 25 Rangers and was increased to 3 companies of 56 (156 Rangers). They fought in the war of Texas Independence. Their next job was against the Indians attacking settlers. Then they went into law inforcement and investigations.

17 unless the juvenile court certifies you as an adult for the purposes of the criminal matter.

True, but if you know that what you are doing is a criminal action... then why are you doing it. And then to top it off, trying to get away without punishment. People like that just make this world the way it is today.

Yes, as long as you are a party to that conversation. Just because it is not illegal does not mean that an employer has to allow it. They will have a policy regarding recording devices.

Emergency telephone abuse: silent or harassing calls:

A person commits an offense if they intentionally or knowingly call an emergency responding service and purposefully:

1) remain silent

2) make harassing statements to the operator

Offense is a class b misdemeanor

There are no Texas laws concerning swimsuits. Some city/counties may have ordinances against some that are too skimpy.

Depends on what controlled substance and the weight of it.

Not if you are a party to that conversation.

Technically, the debt has to be resolved by the estate. And as the spouse gets the estate, they will be paying one way or another. And is many cases the spouse benefits from the debt, they can come after the money

There is no Cooling Off Period on the purchase of an automobile in any state. It is a myth that you can return a car you bought. That law only applies to unsolicited sales. As in door to door, or telemarketers. You bought the car, so you own the car unless you can convince the dealer to voluntarily take it back.

Your employer is not required to pay you for fmla, but is required to hold your position.

Senior citizens are not immune to collectors nor lawsuits by creditors simply due to their age.

All SS benefits are exempt from garnishment by judgment creditors as are military and government pensions and in most cases private pensions.

Real and personal property exemptions (those things which a judgment creditor cannot seize) apply to all persons regardless of their age. The exemptions allowed under the bankruptcy laws are those that are used to protect property from judgment creditor action. The Fair Debt Practice Collection Act gives judgment debtors specific rights concerning collection procedures.

Texas law allows liens on real property by judgment creditors it does not allow the forced sale of a primary residence. (The judgment debtor must have a homestead declaration on file with the county assessor/land office).

Time and a half over 40 hours worked in one week. If you work with a 2 week pay schedule and work 50 hours the first week and 30 the next, you are still owed 10 hours of overtime.

It depends. If the girl and the boy have separate rooms and nothing physical is going on between them, then the only issue would be whether the girl was a runaway. If not, i.e., if the girl's parents knew about the arrangement and agreed with it, I see nothing illegal. On the other hand, if the girl's parents do not know about the arrangement, or know about it but do not consent to it, then there could be legal problems. If the girl and the boy are sleeping together, then everyone is in BIG trouble, including the parents of the boy who are knowingly allowing this to go on. Sex with a 15-year-old girl is a felony in most states.

That's not just a simple answer. The definitions and rules on this are quite complex and really require a phone call or visit to the state of Texas Manufactured Housing Division.

I would be very surprised if they do.

Presumably, a governor could be impeached if he does not fulfill his duties while he is campaigning.

The Texas House of Representatives would deal with the laws governing Texas. No federal governmental branch would be instructed to govern solely the state of Texas.

Consult God, see a counselor then call legal aid they give out free help and resources. * The minimum age for a minor to be emancipated in Texas is 16. Legal aid agencies do not assist minors in becoming emancipated, The best option for the young person is to contact the local the Texas Department of Family Protective Services for assistance, 1-800-252-5400, http://www.dfps.state.tx.us Since the person has access to the Internet they might consider visiting Teenline Online, a website staffed by trained teens who help other teens find solutions for their problems. http://www.teenlineonline.org National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4463

Not generally:

Sec. 545.414. RIDING IN OPEN BEDS; OFFENSE

(c) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person was:

(1) operating or towing the vehicle in a parade or in an emergency;

(2) operating the vehicle to transport farmworkers from one field to another field on a farm-to-market road, ranch-to-market road, or county road outside a municipality;

(3) operating the vehicle on a beach;

(4) operating a vehicle that is the only vehicle owned or operated by the members of a household; or

(5) operating the vehicle in a hayride permitted by the governing body of or a law enforcement agency of each county or municipality in which the hayride will occur.

At least a few hours - some people report the process taking up to 12 hours.

Anyone 18 or older can purchase a firearm in Texas (from a private seller).

Only licensed dealers can not sell a handgun or handgun ammo to someone under 21.

It is going to be up to the parole board. It is possible that they will allow him to continue on parole, or will revoke his parole, where he will have to complete his sentence.

You can contact your state Bar Association for a definite answer, but the liikliehood is that it would not be revoked, but the attorney could receive a censure.

A general rule of thumb is to insure your car in the state it is registered in.