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Angela Morris

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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February 11, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Bill: AG Could Request Three-Judge Court for Suits Against State

State lawmakers filed identical bills that would allow the Texas attorney general to request a special three-judge panel to hear litigation against the government over school finance, redistricting or other significant matters.

By Angela Morris

2 minute read

February 10, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Lawyers Score Win in Recorded Jail Calls Lawsuit

Four Austin criminal defense lawyers and two advocacy groups scored a win in their lawsuit that alleged that lawyers' confidential phone calls with incarcerated clients are being recorded and given to prosecutors.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

February 10, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Lawyers Score Win in Recorded Jail Calls Lawsuit

Four Austin criminal defense lawyers and two advocacy groups scored a win in their lawsuit that alleged that lawyers' confidential phone calls with incarcerated clients are being recorded and given to prosecutors.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

February 09, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Six-Year Terms for District Judges?

District judges currently serve four-year terms in office, but House Joint Resolution 81 by Rep. Richard Pena Raymond would lengthen the job to six years.

By Angela Morris

2 minute read

February 09, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Six-Year Terms for District Judges?

District judges currently serve four-year terms in office, but House Joint Resolution 81 by Rep. Richard Pena Raymond would lengthen the job to six years.

By Angela Morris

2 minute read

February 06, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Meet the Lawmakers Assigned to Legislative Committees

In the Texas House, focus on the Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee and the Criminal Justice Committee. In the Senate, watch the State Affairs Committee and the Criminal Justice Committee.

By Angela Morris

8 minute read

February 06, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Meet the Lawmakers Assigned to Legislative Committees

In the Texas House, focus on the Judiciary and Civil Jurisprudence Committee and the Criminal Justice Committee. In the Senate, watch the State Affairs Committee and the Criminal Justice Committee.

By Angela Morris

8 minute read

February 05, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

San Antonio Spurs Star Sues for Fiduciary Breach

Basketball player Tim Duncan alleges that his former financial adviser bilked him of over $1 million, engaging in self-dealing with Duncan's investments in a sports merchandising company, wineries and more.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

February 05, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

San Antonio Spurs Star Sues for Fiduciary Breach

Basketball player Tim Duncan alleges that his former financial adviser bilked him of over $1 million, engaging in self-dealing with Duncan's investments in a sports merchandising company, wineries and more.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

February 04, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

How the Judiciary Fared in Initial State Budget

The House budget would appropriate $761.5 million to the judiciary for the biennium. The Senate budget would give the judiciary $753.1 million.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read