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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November 24, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Paxton Assembles AG Team, Faces Election Lawsuit

As Ken Paxton assembles a team to help him transition into the Texas Office of Attorney General, the A.G.-elect also faces a civil lawsuit by a losing A.G. candidate.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

November 19, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Judge: McCrum Has Authority to Prosecute Gov. Perry

"The actions taken by Michael McCrum as Attorney Pro Tem are valid and ... Mr. McCrum has the authority to act in his capacity as Attorney Pro Tem in this case," Judge Bert Richardson wrote.

By Angela Morris

3 minute read

November 19, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Resolution seeks quickly appointed lawyers in CPS cases

"The hearing is the first opportunity really where everyone involved in the case will discuss the state's evidence for removing the child," said Children's Commission executive director Tina Amberboy.

By Angela Morris

2 minute read

November 19, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

TSU Law Is No. 1 for Diversity Nationwide

Diversity at Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law "changes the tenor and nature of the classroom discussion because inherent in every class are a diverse set of cultures," said Dean Dannye Holley.

By Angela Morris

2 minute read

November 18, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

No Contempt Finding Against Michael McCrum

"It removes a huge cloud that had been hanging over me," said criminal defense lawyer Michael McCrum, also the district attorney pro tem prosecuting Gov. Rick Perry.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

November 18, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Aggie's Passion for Law Arises out of A&M Bonfire Tragedy

Dominic Braus was on the third stack of the Texas A&M bonfire, hanging from a swing to wire the tops of newly added logs, when the bonfire collapsed, killing 12 and injuring 27. The tragedy changed the course of Braus' life.

By Angela Morris

8 minute read

November 17, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Judge Declares Mistrial in Lawmaker's Barratry Trial

A judge declared a mistrial in Rep. Ron Reynolds' barratry trial after a juror confessed that outside information provided by another juror had "influenced" her decision.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

November 17, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

State: Perry Case About 'Criminal Acts,' Not Vetoes

"This case is not merely a matter of whether a veto is proper. It is a matter of whether the defendant committed criminal acts in abusing the power that had been bestowed upon him," the state alleged in Gov. Rick Perry's felony case.

By Angela Morris

5 minute read

November 17, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Advice From Top Texas Bar Exam Scorers

Top scorers on the state's July bar exam answer the question "What advice would you give to law graduates who are still preparing to take their bar exams?"

By Angela Morris

2 minute read

November 17, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Pitch Perfect: Musician Gets the Top Score on July Bar Exam

"It was a shock to me: I had no idea. I wasn't aiming to have the top score. I was just hoping to pass the bar exam like anyone else," said Jamie Yarbrough.

By Angela Morris

4 minute read

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