When a new construction project is underway, there are contracts that all parties involved must abide by if they agree to them; these contracts are a part of construction law. This contract agreement ensures that the project will be completed in a timely manner and according to the specifications listed in within. An official construction... read more
The Texas Water Development Board surveys public water systems and industrial facilities every year to investigate how much they use, where it comes from and what it is used for. In 2014, 62% used groundwater and 38% used surface water. Nearly half of the surface water was used by local government entities; the other half... read more
When the construction of a new building is scheduled but before any ground is broken, there are groups of people that come together to help make it all happen. For example, project owners, general contractors, architects, engineers and others. If any issues or mishaps arise throughout the construction process, the individual people or agencies affected... read more
In 1904, a man filed a lawsuit against the Houston & Texas Central Railroad Company claiming that the well on the railroad company’s land had depleted the water from his personal well. The case was known as “Houston & Texas Central Railroad Company v. East”. The railroad company drilled a 20-foot-wide, 66-foot-deep well on its... read more
In 2010, the United Nations General Assembly recognized access to water and sanitation as a human right. Their resolution called upon states and organizations to help all countries – precisely those still in development – to provide the necessary resources to deliver safe, clean and accessible water for all. In Texas, groundwater (water found beneath... read more
In 2014, there were 882 accidents involving trains in Texas. Out of these, 63 ended in fatalities. It’s sometimes easy to forget how often dangerous factors present themselves on the road, but for larger vehicles like trains to become involved in wrecks, injuries and damages can prove to be far more severe. For one California... read more
So you’ve finally bought a dream home out in the Texas country with plenty of room. There’s enough distance from the city so that noise, traffic and crowded areas are now distant memories. Owning a house outside of the city means making some adjustments, with the largest possibly being dealing with water. Do you know... read more
One of the cornerstone industries of Texas is the oil and gas business. As volatile and dangerous as some jobs in this industry are, it continues to provide several thousands of Texans with well-paid work. In June of 2014, the Houston Chronicle reported that almost 300,000 Texans were on oil and gas industry payrolls. The... read more
A car accident can be frightening to deal with, especially if another driver was at fault. When driving, we expect everyone on the road to use the utmost caution in order to avoid collisions. The fact of the matter is, accidents sometimes happen and are beyond anyone’s control. This was the unfortunate case for a... read more
The amount of trash and other forms of debris can be significant on the sides of roads or along freeways. Roadside debris can present hazards with the potential to cause severe accidents, which themselves can lead to critical injuries or even death in some cases. If a vehicle loses control on a highway littered with... read more