This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they break down the major Texas eviction reforms taking effect January 1, 2026. Explore how Senate Bill 38 streamlines the legal process by barring unrelated tenant counterclaims and authorizes the use of email notices for the first time. They also provide an in-depth look at the brand-new summary disposition procedure that allows landlords to evict tenants without a trial. Finally, the duo analyzes the aggressive new "Squatter Law," whic...
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This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they break down the major Texas eviction reforms taking effect January 1, 2026. Explore how Senate Bill 38 streamlines the legal process by barring unrelated tenant counterclaims and authorizes the use of email notices for the first time. They also provide an in-depth look at the brand-new summary disposition procedure that allows landlords to evict tenants without a trial. Finally, the duo analyzes the aggressive new "Squatter Law," whic...
TX Bans Free Speech at Night, Bonding Around a Lien & Clients Who Don't Listen
Weekly Docket
23 minutes
4 months ago
TX Bans Free Speech at Night, Bonding Around a Lien & Clients Who Don't Listen
This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil Silberman and Chris Heald as they explore a new Texas law that bans "expressive activities" on public university campuses between 10 PM and 8 AM and the lawsuit challenging it. They also answer a legal question about what to do when a contractor files a lien on a property before closing and won't release it. Finally, they rant about clients who don't listen to legal advice. Don't miss this episode packed with legal insights and lively discussions!
Weekly Docket
This week on the Weekly Docket, join Phil and Chris as they break down the major Texas eviction reforms taking effect January 1, 2026. Explore how Senate Bill 38 streamlines the legal process by barring unrelated tenant counterclaims and authorizes the use of email notices for the first time. They also provide an in-depth look at the brand-new summary disposition procedure that allows landlords to evict tenants without a trial. Finally, the duo analyzes the aggressive new "Squatter Law," whic...
