by Marc Gordon | Dec 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Texas Tax Code Section 31.035 provides that a taxing unit may permit an individual who is at least 65 to perform service for the taxing unit in lieu of paying taxes imposed by the taxing unit on the property owned by the individual and occupied as the...
by Marc Gordon | Aug 16, 2016 | Legal Tips
I recently received a parking citation for a violation of Texas Transportation Code (“TC”) Section 545.302 (b), that is, parking within 20’ of a crosswalk at an intersection. By the definition of “crosswalk” at TC Section 541.302 (2), the crosswalk is not required to...
by Marc Gordon | Apr 15, 2015 | Business Law, Legal Tips
It is generally perceived that a power of attorney prepared in accordance with Chapter 752 of the Texas Estates Code as a “durable power of attorney” will be legally sufficient. However, a recent Texas Bar Journal article calls into question such...
by Marc Gordon | Nov 15, 2013 | Real Estate Law
An article about breach of contract in real estate. Notes111513
by Marc Gordon | May 23, 2013 | Legal Tips
A cautionary tale regarding fees. Notes052313