Angela Morris

Angela Morris is ALM Media's Texas litigation reporter. She covers lawsuits in all levels of Texas state and federal courts. Based in Austin, Morris earned journalism and government degrees from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006, and since then, has worked primarily as a reporter and writer, but also has skills in videography, photography and podcasts. Follow her on Twitter at @AMorrisReports.

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March 13, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Serving Citations to Defendants Over Social Media

The bill has garnered a lot of support, but also has its detractors.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

March 13, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Strong Reaction to Bill Awarding Fees in Condemnations

Bill would require the condemnor to pay the landowner's costs, attorney fees and expert fees if the landowner fought and won at least 10 percent greater than the original offer.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

March 13, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

'Pick-a-Pal' Grand Juries Take First Step to Elimination

Under current law, a judge can either call a jury pool to choose a grand jury or appoint commissioners to recruit qualified grand jurors.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

March 13, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Ex-Judge's Bribery Charges Cut From 15 to 5

Former District Judge Angus McGinty now faces charges of: conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud; three counts of honest services wire fraud; and extortion under color of official right.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

March 12, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Probate Lawyers Support Pro Se Forms

"These forms are one part of a solution. They are not the end-all, be-all, but they are an important step in helping close the gap in access to justice," said Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read