What does it mean to be alcohol-impaired on Texas roads? First, consider the law. According to Texas state statutes, legal intoxication is when your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is measurable at or above 0.08% or the loss of the normal use of one’s mental or...
Will Texas Legalize Weed in 2021? Is marijuana legal in Austin? This is a question that local attorneys hear often these days because there is so much reform happening with regard to marijuana possession and use in Texas. The answer isn’t straightforward. Technically,...
The laws of the state of Texas, officially called the Texas Statutes, are passed by the Texas Legislature during biennial sessions. They are published in terms of codes which are classified according to various topics, including that of health and safety. The Texas...
Controlled Substances and the Texas Controlled Substance Act There are certain drugs that are classified as controlled substances. But why is one drug considered to be a controlled substance, while another is not? And how are controlled substances regarded according...
Impaired driving due to alcohol use has been a problem in the United States for years. Because so many injuries and fatalities occur due to people driving while intoxicated, the federal government has laws on the books that assign harsh penalties for the crime....
Marijuana and hemp are two different varieties of the species of plant called Cannabis sativa. They are cultivated for different reasons. Marijuana is considered a drug and is cultivated for recreational use and medicinal preparations; while hemp is cultivated for...
