Last Updated on July 23, 2025 by Beltz Law Group Understanding “Prima Facie” Evidence in Texas Speeding Tickets If you’ve received a speeding ticket in Texas, you might have heard the term “prima facie” in relation to the evidence against you. But what exactly does “prima facie” mean, how does it apply to speeding tickets,…
Last Updated on July 23, 2025 by Beltz Law Group Serious Traffic Violations and Your CDL in Texas: What Every Commercial Driver Needs to Know For commercial drivers in Texas, traffic violations carry far more severe consequences than for regular drivers. Certain offenses are classified as “serious moving violations” and can lead to the disqualification…
Last Updated on July 23, 2025 by Beltz Law Group Driver’s License Revocation in Texas Due to Medical Conditions In Texas, the ability to drive is a privilege, not an inherent right. When an individual’s medical condition raises concerns about their capacity to safely operate a motor vehicle, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS),…
Last Updated on July 23, 2025 by Beltz Law Group Understanding “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way – Changing Lanes” in Texas In Texas, a traffic citation for “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way – Changing Lanes” is a serious moving violation with potentially significant consequences, especially for commercial drivers (CDL holders). These types of violations can lead to…
Last Updated on September 6, 2025 by Beltz Law Group Understanding “Changing Lanes When Unsafe” in Texas: What the Law Says and How to Defend Your Ticket The traffic offense often referred to as “changing lanes when unsafe” is a serious moving violation in Texas. It falls under the broader category of “Driving on Roadway…
Last Updated on July 23, 2025 by Beltz Law Group Understanding Driver’s License Classifications in Texas In Texas, driving privileges are categorized into different classes, each requiring specific levels of knowledge and skill. These classifications ensure that drivers are qualified to operate the various types of vehicles found on our roadways. Understanding these distinctions is…
Last Updated on July 23, 2025 by Beltz Law Group Driver’s License Suspension vs. Revocation in Texas: What’s the Difference and How to Fight Back Facing the potential loss of your driving privileges in Texas can be a daunting experience. It’s crucial to understand the distinct differences between a driver’s license suspension and a revocation,…
Last Updated on July 23, 2025 by Beltz Law Group Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (UCW) in Texas: When a Ticket Can Lead to More Serious Charges Many people charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (UCW) in Texas after receiving a ticket often ask: “Can I be charged with UCW if I was legally…
Last Updated on July 23, 2025 by Beltz Law Group Understanding Texas’s Permitless Carry Law: House Bill 1927 Explained Texas’s gun laws underwent significant changes with the passage of House Bill 1927, dramatically altering how individuals can carry handguns without a License to Carry (LTC). This article will break down these changes and the applicable…
Last Updated on July 23, 2025 by Beltz Law Group Understanding Firearm and Handgun Definitions in Texas Law Texas firearm laws have seen significant changes recently. This article aims to clarify the legal definitions of “firearm” and “handgun” under both Texas state and federal law, and where to find these crucial distinctions. If you or…