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June 27, 2024 | Jay Murray | Texas Law

Is It Illegal To Drive with Headphones in Texas?

People like to listen to their favorite music, podcasts, or other audio entertainment when they drive. Enjoying your favorite songs in the car is not illegal. However, if you put headphones on while driving, you may get a ticket and face other consequences. Texas Laws for Wearing Headphones While Driving No Texas law specifically makes […]

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May 21, 2024 | Jay Murray | Texas Law

How Old Do You Have To Be To Drive in Texas?

Texas, like other states, has strict requirements concerning driving age. Drivers can begin learning how to drive as young as 14 but must take certain steps to acquire a full-fledged, unrestricted license.  Texas is particularly interested in ensuring young drivers acquire adequate knowledge and skills before taking to the streets. Licensing laws in Texas can […]

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May 9, 2024 | Jay Murray | Texas Law

Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way in Texas?

Whether you’re a pedestrian or a motorist, it’s important to understand when pedestrians have the right of way when traveling on our roadways in Texas. If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries, property damage, and other losses if the other party was at fault.  […]

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May 9, 2024 | Jay Murray | Texas Law

Can You Turn Left at a Red Light in Texas? 

A common question we get from Texas drivers is, “Can you turn left on red at a stop light?” The answer to this question depends on the circumstances, but it is not usually allowed. Here’s an overview of Texas laws impacting turns on red lights.  If you’ve been involved in an accident caused by a […]

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May 8, 2024 | Jay Murray | Texas Law

Texas Vehicle Inspection Laws Overview: The New Law

For years, Texas residents have been required to get annual vehicle inspections to keep their vehicle registrations valid. The inspection covers numerous aspects of an auto and results in failure if too many issues are present. However, changes that drastically impact Texas inspection laws are officially on the way. The Texas Vehicle Inspection Process Currently, […]

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February 27, 2024 | Jay Murray | Texas Law

Commonly Forgotten Driving Laws

If you’ve been driving for any length of time, you probably feel like you have a good grasp on the basic rules of the road. Be that as it may, any police officer or car accident attorney in Dallas would tell you that the cause of many crashes is the fact that drivers forget to […]

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