Blog tagged as Texas

Texas Public Adjuster Licensing: Low Barrier, High Stakes
What it takes to become a Texas public adjuster (exam, bond, CE, fee rules) versus what the job demands, and a reasoned case for higher standards.
What Contractors Can and Cannot Do in a Texas Insurance Claim
Texas contractors can estimate, document, and testify on insurance claims, but cannot act as public adjusters or waive deductibles. See where the lines are.
“Marring” Exclusions in Texas: Ambiguity and the Burden of Proof
What does “marring” mean in a Texas homeowners policy? How Texas courts read undefined exclusions, who bears the burden of proof, and what to do after a denial.
Why I Hate Attorneys!
A Texas lawyer from a working-class background on why so many people distrust lawyers, and why communication and respect should be the baseline.
A Fictional Texas Trial: Can an Insurer Aid Unlicensed Adjusting?
A fictional closing argument testing how Texas Penal Code party-liability rules might apply to unlicensed public adjusting under Insurance Code Chapter 4102.