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.
February 11, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Bill: AG Could Request Three-Judge Court for Suits Against StateState 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 LawsuitFour 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 LawsuitFour 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 CommitteesIn 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 CommitteesIn 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 BreachBasketball 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 BreachBasketball 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 BudgetThe 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
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