Texas Legal Blog
Fort Bend Commissioners Court approve construction of a connector road between Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway
In a unanimous vote by it members, the Fort Bend Commissioners Court reached a joint agreement that will approve the construction of a connector road between Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway. The commissioners stated that the connector is needed to alleviate traffic...
Rep. Brady Opposes Texas high speed rail plans
GRIMES COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Randa Calhoun loves her family's property in rural Grimes County. She doesn't love the idea of a high speed train, because she says based on the current planned route, it would cut her property in half. Property in which they've invested...
Blended families and estate planning options
It is not uncommon in today's society for a person to be married more than one time during their life. Many Texas families involve remarried couples with children from prior relationships. These families may develop healthy and happy bonds but do pose some unique...
Kinder morgan (php) in-service date pushed to 2021
Originally planned for late 2020, the in-service date for the Permian Highway Pipeline has been pushed back to early 2021. The news came out of a third quarter earnings meeting from Kinder Morgan where they claimed slow regulatory approvals had pushed the project...
How to determine just compensation
When the government takes possession of your property in Texas, you usually have to receive compensation for your land. You may wonder, though, how the government determines how much compensation is necessary. We at Showalter Law Firm know this subject can be...
Know when to revise estate plans
Many Texas residents may think estate planning is something they only have to do once. However, there may be times when people should revisit their estate plan to see if it needs updating. People's circumstances may easily change over time. Forbes says that people may...
What people should know about probate
Many Texas residents may think that after they die, the executor of their estate will distribute the assets and then everything will be finished. However, sometimes things are not this simple. A will often has to go through probate before the executor can distribute...
Small businesses need comprehensive succession planning
When the founder of a small business passes on, the void the person leaves behind can be damaging. In addition to personal loss, the company may face drastic changes in daily operations, client interaction and employee morale. With the proper planning, your business...
Space X To Ramp Up Rocket Test Site in Boca Chica Village
Space X is offering local buyouts to the residents of Boca Chica Village after operations ramp up at the experimental rocket test site. The company now claims that increasing disruptions to the public are increasingly harder to prevent. They are seeking to buy out...
The Dallas-Houston High Speed Rail Still Moving Forward
News on the Dallas-Houston bullet train has been relatively quiet recently, but things are slowly starting to move forward on the project. The train quietly hit a new milestone in its progress towards construction. Although not expected to actually start construction...
