Education Law Texas
How to Fight Texas School Dress Code Policies: The CROWN Act, Hair, and Tattoos
For decades, public school dress codes in Texas have been a battleground for student rights, personal expression, and occasionally, blatant discrimination. While schools have the l...
Suing Parents of a Cyberbully in Texas: Civil Injunctions Under David's Law
Discovering that your child is the target of a vicious cyberbullying campaign is a terrifying and heartbreaking experience. Often, schools are slow to act, and the digital harassme...
How Much Does a School Expulsion Lawyer Cost in Texas? Fees and Hearing Timelines
When a Texas school district threatens your child with expulsion or a long-term placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP), the panic sets in quickly. As a pa...
Navigating ARD Meetings in Texas: Securing an IEP or 504 Plan for Your Child
When your child is struggling academically, socially, or behaviorally in a Texas public school, securing the right support can feel like an uphill battle. The Texas Education Agenc...
Texas Relationship Privacy Act: How to Sue for Revenge Porn and Image-Based Abuse
Having your intimate, private images shared without your consent is a devastating violation of trust that can shatter your personal and professional life. Often referred to as "rev...
Texas Teacher Contract Non-Renewal: Timelines, Hearings, and Chapter 21 Rights
Working as a public school educator in Texas comes with immense responsibilities, but job security is highly dependent on the type of contract you hold. Unlike many states with rob...
Deepfakes and AI Harassment: Legal Remedies for Synthetic Cyberbullying in Texas
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has given rise to a deeply disturbing form of cyberbullying: deepfakes and synthetic media. Scammers, spiteful classmates, and vind...
Suing a Texas School for Free Speech Violations Over Off-Campus Social Media Posts
The boundary between a student's private life and school authority is constantly being tested by social media. When a student in Texas vents on Snapchat on a Saturday or posts a co...
Suing a Texas School District for Compensatory Education After IEP Failures
When parents and a school district sign an Individualized Education Program (IEP), it is not merely a list of suggestions; it is a legally binding educational document under federa...
Winning a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) for Special Education Students in Texas
When a student in Texas receives special education services, they are granted powerful federal and state protections against discriminatory discipline. If your child has an Individ...
Can Texas Schools Legally Punish Students for Protests, Walkouts, or Sitting During the Pledge?
High school and middle school students are increasingly finding their political voices, leading to clashes with school administrators over protests, walkouts, and the daily Pledge...
Defending High School Students Against Felony THC Vape Expulsions in Texas
Finding out your teenager was caught with a vape pen at school is a nightmare for any Texas parent. However, when that vape contains THC (the psychoactive component of marijuana),...