law

Remember the days when 'citizen's arrest' was a common saying? It's back in the spotlight, and the rules might surprise you.

If you’re pulled over in Texas, can police search your car without a warrant? Here’s when it’s legal, what probable cause means, and how it applies to East Texas drivers.

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.

A law on the books in Louisiana can land someone in trouble with the law if they are caught smoking in a vehicle, regardless if the windows are up or down.

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.

Ever heard that you can't drive barefoot in Louisiana? Turns out, that old belief is more about safety than legality. Let's dig into how that confusion started.

A little flash of headlights can signal safety, but the law in Texas adds a twist to this well-meaning gesture.

A new state law in Louisiana allows those who are out frogging to better protect themselves.

A new law in Louisiana prohibits drivers from being on their cell phone while operating the vehicle they are driving.

A happy employee is a good employee and it's rare to find a boss in the lone star state that won't let you have a minute to hit the bathroom or go have lunch. There are some that won't though and there isn't really any way to make them.

A new Texas law bans cell phones and smart devices in classrooms during school hours. Tyler ISD and other East Texas districts are rolling out new rules.

Texas is stepping up its fight against jugging, but there are complexities in proving intent that might leave this law facing some tough challenges ahead.