Eclipse Tourists: Texas Laws You Need to Know

Eclipse Tourists: Texas Laws You Need to Know

More than a million tourists are expected to be in Texas to witness the total solar eclipse on April 8. The influx has prompted many counties and cities to issue local disaster declarations, and every law enforcement officer in the state will be on duty and high alert. While officials expect eclipse tourists to be […]

Legal Legends Share Wisdom, Stories with VS Team

Legal Legends

Varghese Summersett was honored to host two legal legends – retired Judge Louis Sturns and renowned Defense Attorney Mike Heiskell – to commemorate Black History Month during the firm’s weekly training session. “You are all in for a treat,” VS Partner Tiffany Burks told the firm’s attorneys and staff as she introduced her distinguished guests. […]

New Law: Texas Family Violence Offender Database

Texas Family Violence Offender Database

If you live in Texas, you are probably aware that you can look up registered sex offenders in your area through an online database managed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Now, another database – for repeat family violence offenders – is now accessible to the public. Last summer, Texas lawmakers passed House […]

Pathways to H.O.P.E: Reentry Program for Life after Jail

Pathways to H.O.P.E

When Tarrant County inmates are locked up, finding something positive in a negative situation is often difficult. But there is hope for those who want to better themselves while behind bars and come out stronger on the other side. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the non-profit One CommunityUSA, offers a program called […]

Fake Vehicle Inspections in Texas | “Clean Scan” Scam [2023]

Fake Vehicle Inspections

If you have been paying attention to the news lately, you’ve probably heard about Texas law enforcement cracking down on fake vehicle inspections, or the so-called “Clean Scanned” scam. This scam involves issuing fraudulent motor vehicle inspections to allow vehicles to pass inspection even if they do not meet Texas’ safety and emissions requirements. This […]

SR-22 Insurance | Texas DWI Insurance

SR-22 Insurance

In the wake of a criminal offense such as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), many individuals face unexpected challenges affecting their driving privileges. One often overlooked consequence is the need to obtain SR-22 vehicle liability insurance. This requirement is imposed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for specific offenses, ensuring that high-risk drivers meet […]

Is Public Urination Illegal in Texas? [2023]

Public Urination in Texas

When nature calls, it can be tempting to answer it in the most convenient way possible. However, urinating in public can have serious consequences in Texas. While taking a leak may seem like a minor indiscretion, public urination is actually illegal, and it can result in fines, community service, and possibly a criminal record. What […]

Child Grooming | Texas’ New Sex Crime Law [2023]

Child grooming in Texas

In September 2023, the Texas legislature passed a child grooming law in an effort to protect minors from sexual abuse and exploitation before it happens. This law is aimed at preventing adults from developing connections with children for the purpose of gaining their trust and then sexually abusing or trafficking them. Under this new law, […]

Varghese Summersett Celebrates New Space with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

VS Ribbon Cutting

More than 100 friends, family, and community members gathered for a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Tuesday at Varghese Summersett, marking the firm’s relocation to a larger, gorgeous new space. Last month, the firm relocated from the 16th to the 7th floor of the One City Place Building, now occupying a newly renovated 15,000-square-foot space. The […]

Fort Worth Auto Theft Lawyer | Stolen Car Defense [2023]

Fort Worth Auto Theft Lawyer

Fort Worth Auto Theft Attorney | Stolen Cars in North Texas Motor vehicle theft is on the rise in Fort Worth, where the number of stolen cars has increased by 33.7 percent from the same period last year.  According to Fort Worth Police Department’s 2023 2nd Quarter Crime Report, there were 1052 motor vehicle thefts […]

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