Disclaimer:

Due to the fact that individual state laws are constantly subject to change, individuals are encouraged to consult an attorney prior to engaging in any activity, action, or event in which the expressed legality may come into question. Furthermore, individuals interested in attaining information with regard to individual state legislature are also encouraged to perform independent research in order to substantiate the relevancy and current state(s) of specific legislation. 

Alaska Abortion Laws

Within the state of Alaska, Abortion is defined as the purposeful termination of a pregnancy through procedural means. Subsequent to the decision of Roe v. Wade, abortion became legal within the United States – however, Alaska state legislation expresses a variety of stipulations with regard to a legal abortion process:

•    A legal abortion may occur in the event that the protection and preservation of the life of the mother carrying a fetus is compromised as a result of a pregnancy; an abortion can take place in order to save the life of the mother only upon accredited and sanctioned medical review – only a licensed medical doctor will be permitted to both review and perform cases of abortion within the state of Alaska

•    An illegal abortion is deemed as an abortion process that occurs in the event that the health and wellbeing of the mother is not in danger; furthermore, an illegal abortion is defined as a procedure that occurs outside of legal, accepted, and authorized medical procedural protocol – in the state of Alaska, public funds may be used for abortions only in the case(s) of sexual assault and incest

•    Alaska abortion is defined under code 1.8.16.010-18.16.090.

•    The statutory definition of an illegal abortion in Alaska is the act of knowingly violating the standard for legal abortion. The statutory definition of an abortion in Alaska is the termination of pregnancy of a nonviable fetus. 

•    The penalty for an unlawful abortion in Alaska is a fine to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 5 years; partial birth abortion is a Class C felony.

Alaska Marijuana Laws

Within the state of Alaska, the possession of Marijuana – or Cannabis products – as well as the acts of growing or distributing marijuana without the expressed permission of the Alaska State Government is a punishable, criminal offense. The following penalties are associated with Marijuana within the state of Alaska:

•    Marijuana laws in Alaska are defined under Code Section 11.71.0101, et seq.

•    To possess marijuana with reckless disregard (possession within 500 feet of a school or recreation center or on a school bus or to knowingly maintain storage for keeping/distributing or to render a drug counterfeit or to possess 25 or more plants is regarded as a class C felony in the state of Alaska.

Alaska DWI and DUI Laws

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving while under the influence (DUI) charges exist in the event that an individual ingests illegal drugs, alcohol, or controlled-substances, which may impair their respective ability to safely operate a motor vehicle; the following DUI and DWI laws exist within the state of Alaska:

•    Zero tolerance laws exist in the event that an individual below the legal age permissible to consume alcohol is suspected to be unlawfully operating a motor vehicle; within the state of Alaska, the Zero Tolerance Blood Alcohol Content Level (BAC) cannot exceed .02%

•    The BAC limit for individuals operating motor vehicles may not reach .08%; this can constitute a DUI or DWI offense

•    In Alaska, there currently exist no supplementary penalties incurred due to BAC levels exceeding the expressed, legal limit

•    Implied consent is a legal instrument that is employed within the realm of a DUI Arrest that entails a verbal or written contract resulting from the willing participation in a regulated activity, such as the operation of a motor vehicle; within Alaska, law enforcement agents are permitted to act in accordance with implied consent laws

•    Upon a DUI or DWI conviction, and individuals is subject to undergo the loss of driving privileges for a period of no less than 90 days’ time;  penalties can range upwards of 1 year in addition to the installation of an ignition interlock device

Alaska Gun Laws

•    Alaska Gun laws do not require a state permit to purchase, a firearm registration, or a license of ownership for handguns or long guns.

•    A carry permit is required for handguns but not long guns.

Alaska Adoption Laws

In the state of Alaska, an individual who has been deemed as a law-abiding citizen who is of sound mind and moral character is permitted to adopt a child:

•    Within the state of Alaska, and individual must maintain residence for a period of no less than 6 months

•    Any individual may be adopted; children above the age(s) of 14 must express consent with regard to a potential adoption

•    Within the state of Alaska, the Department of Family Services mandates all adoptions

Alaska Employment and Labor Laws

•    Within the state of Alaska, the minimum wage is 5 dollars and 15 cents awarded per hour of labor

•    State Holidays are listed as: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas – Veteran’s Day, Wyoming Equality Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, and President’s Day result in the closing of public institutions only upon the decision set forth by the local board of trustees and government

•    Within the state of Alaska, an individual’s employ cannot be terminated in the event that they report a violation or hazard taking place with regard to their respective employment – or place of employment

Alaska Divorce Laws

Within the state of Alaska, a divorce is defined as the termination of a marriage, which can occur upon a decision set forth by one or both partners involved in the marriage:

•    A divorce must be filed subsequent to 60 days residence within the state of Alaska; in the event that an individual –or individuals – were married in Alaska and lived there on a continuous basis, a time constraint for filing does not exist

•    ‘No Fault’ divorce does exist on the grounds of irreconcilable differences

Alaska Death Penalty Laws 

•    Capital Punishment in the state of Alaska is not authorized.

Alaska Gambling Laws

Within the state of Alaska, Gambling is defined as the purposeful risking of any or all assets, property or monies with the intention of gain; a primary stipulation exists that expressed that the individual retains no control of peripheral outcome(s) with regard to any wagers set forth:

•    Horse Racing and off-track betting in Alaska is prohibited.

•    Wagering on dog racing is only allowed in the form of Dog mushers’ contests.

•    All gambling devices, such as casinos are banned.

•    Several games of chance and/or skill are allowed including: bingo, Canned Salmon Classic, Fish Derby, Ice Classic, Rain Classic and numbers wheels.

Alaska Child Laws

Within the state of Alaska, the following stipulations with regard to child laws and child custody are recognized:

•    Joint custody is permitted

•    The rights implied within grandparental visitation are recognized

•    The wishes of any or all children involves are taken into consideration with regard to a custody decision

Disclaimer:

Due to the fact that individual state laws are constantly subject to change, individuals are encouraged to consult an attorney prior to engaging in any activity, action, or event in which the expressed legality may come into question. Furthermore, individuals interested in attaining information with regard to individual state legislature are also encouraged to perform independent research in order to substantiate the relevancy and current state(s) of specific legislation. 

Idaho Abortion Laws

Within the state of Idaho, Abortion is defined as the purposeful termination of a pregnancy through procedural means. Subsequent to the decision of Roe v. Wade, abortion became legal within the United States – however, Idaho state legislation expresses a variety of stipulations with regard to a legal abortion process:

•    Statutory Definition of Illegal Abortion in Idaho: Anyone who provides, supplies, administers drugs or substances to woman, or uses instrument with intent to produce abortion. Partial Birth Abortion: Unlawful except when necessary to save the life of the mother when it is physically endangered

•    Statutory Definition of Legal Abortion in Idaho: In first and second trimesters: consultation between licensed M.D. and mother determination by M.D. that abortion is appropriate considering various mental, physical, family factors including circumstances of pregnancy (such as rape or incest). Third trimester: must be necessary to preserve life of mother or fetus and M.D. must consul another corroborating physician.

•    Penalty for Unlawful Abortion: Felony; fine to $5,000 and/or imprisonment 2 to 5 years; mother, fine to $5,000, and/or imprisonment 1 to 5 years. 

Idaho Marijuana Laws

•    Code Section: 37-2701, et seq

•    Possession: Under 3 oz.: misdemeanor with penalty of up to 1 yr. or $1,000 or both; Over 3 oz.: felony, 5 yrs. and $10,000; Subsequent offense: double penalty

•    Sale: Felony: 5 yrs. and $15,000: Subsequent offense: double penalty

•    Trafficking: 1 lb. or more or 25 plants or more: felony; 1-5 lbs. or 25-50 plants: mandatory 1 yr. and $5,000; 5-25 lbs. or 50-100 plants: mandatory 3 yrs. and $10,000; 25-100 lbs. or over 100 plants: mandatory 5 yrs. and $15,000; Maximum number of yrs. 15 and maximum fine $50,000

Idaho DWI and DUI Laws

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving while under the influence (DUI) charges exist in the event that an individual ingests illegal drugs, alcohol, or controlled-substances, which may impair their respective ability to safely operate a motor vehicle; the following DUI and DWI laws exist within the state of Idaho:

•    Zero tolerance laws exist in the event that an individual below the legal age permissible to consume alcohol is suspected to be unlawfully operating a motor vehicle; within the state of Idaho, the Zero Tolerance Blood Alcohol Content Level (BAC) cannot exceed .02%

•    The BAC limit for individuals operating motor vehicles may not reach .08%; this can constitute a DUI or DWI offense

•    In Idaho, there currently exist no supplementary penalties incurred due to BAC levels exceeding the expressed, legal limit

•    Implied consent is a legal instrument that is employed within the realm of a DUI Arrest that entails a verbal or written contract resulting from the willing participation in a regulated activity, such as the operation of a motor vehicle; within Idaho, law enforcement agents are permitted to act in accordance with implied consent laws

•    Upon a DUI or DWI conviction, and individuals is subject to undergo the loss of driving privileges for a period of no less than 90 days’ time;  penalties can range upwards of 1 year in addition to the installation of an ignition interlock device

Idaho Gun Laws

•    Idaho does not require a state permit to purchase, firearm registration, or license of ownership for long guns or hand guns

•    Carry permits are issued for handguns, but not for long guns

•    Idaho does not institute the assault weapons law

Idaho Adoption Laws

•    Who may be adopted in Idaho: Any child; with consent of parents, if living; any adult where the person adopting has sustained relation of parent

•    Age that Child’s Consent is Needed: 12 years and older

•    Who may adopt: Any adult resident of Idaho for at least 6 consecutive months prior to filing who is either 15 years older than child or 25 years of age or older. No married person can adopt without consent of spouse

Idaho Employment and Labor Laws

•    Within the state of Idaho, the minimum wage is 7 dollars and 15 cents awarded per hour of labor

•    State Holidays are listed as: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas – Veteran’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, and President’s Day result in the closing of public institutions only upon the decision set forth by the local board of trustees and government

•    Within the state of Idaho, an individual’s employ cannot be terminated in the event that they report a violation or hazard taking place with regard to their respective employment – or place of employment

Idaho Divorce Laws

Within the state of Idaho, a divorce is defined as the termination of a marriage, which can occur upon a decision set forth by one or both partners involved in the marriage:

•    A divorce must be filed subsequent to 60 days residence within the state of Idaho; in the event that an individual –or individuals – were married in Idaho and lived there on a continuous basis, a time constraint for filing does not exist

•    ‘No Fault’ divorce does exist on the grounds of irreconcilable differences

Idaho Death Penalty Laws 

•    The Death Penalty is permitted in Idaho                          

•    No minimum age is set for capital punishment

•    Kidnapping in the 1st degree and homicide are the available crimes for the death penalty

•    Lethal injection or firing squad is the methods of execution

Idaho Gambling Laws

Within the state of Idaho, Gambling is defined as the purposeful risking of any or all assets, property or monies with the intention of gain; a primary stipulation exists that expressed that the individual retains no control of peripheral outcome(s) with regard to any wagers set forth:

•    Horse racing wagering is legal

•    Dog racing wagering is legal

•    Casino operations are allowed

Disclaimer: 

Due to the fact that individual state laws are constantly subject to change, individuals are encouraged to consult an attorney prior to engaging in any activity, action, or event in which the expressed legality may come into question. Furthermore, individuals interested in attaining information with regard to individual state legislature are also encouraged to perform independent research in order to substantiate the relevancy and current state(s) of specific legislation. 

Colorado Abortion Laws

Within the state of Colorado, Abortion is defined as the purposeful termination of a pregnancy through procedural means. Subsequent to the decision of Roe v. Wade, abortion became legal within the United States – however, Colorado state legislation expresses a variety of stipulations with regard to a legal abortion process:

•    The statutory definition of an illegal abortion in Colorado is any medical operation which causes the termination of pregnancy by any means other than a justified medical birth

•    The statutory definition of a legal abortion is the ending of a pregnancy by a licensed physician using accepted medical procedures and with appropriate consent.

•    The penalty for an unlawful abortion is a Class 4 felony; if the woman dies it is a class 2 felony

Colorado Marijuana Laws

Within the state of Colorado, the possession of Marijuana – or Cannabis products – as well as the acts of growing or distributing marijuana without the expressed permission of the Colorado State Government is a punishable, criminal offense. The following penalties are associated with Marijuana within the state of Colorado:

•    Possession: Under 1 oz.: Class 2 petty offense, $100 fine; 1-8 oz.: Class 1 misdemeanor or Class 5 felony with prior conviction; Over 8 oz.: Class 5 felony or Class 4 felony with prior conviction; Public use: Class 2 petty offense, $100 fine and 15 days

•    Sale: Class 4 felony (transferring under 1 oz. for no consideration is possession, not a dispensing offense); subsequent offense: Class 3 felony, fine up to $10,000; Over 18 years old selling to minor under 15: Class 4 felony, fine up to $5,000

Colorado DWI and DUI Laws

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving while under the influence (DUI) charges exist in the event that an individual ingests illegal drugs, alcohol, or controlled-substances, which may impair their respective ability to safely operate a motor vehicle; the following DUI and DWI laws exist within the state of Colorado:

•    Zero tolerance laws exist in the event that an individual below the legal age permissible to consume alcohol is suspected to be unlawfully operating a motor vehicle; within the state of Colorado, the Zero Tolerance Blood Alcohol Content Level (BAC) cannot exceed .02%

•    The BAC limit for individuals operating motor vehicles may not reach .08%; this can constitute a DUI or DWI offense

•    In Colorado, there currently exist no supplementary penalties incurred due to BAC levels exceeding the expressed, legal limit

•    Implied consent is a legal instrument that is employed within the realm of a DUI Arrest that entails a verbal or written contract resulting from the willing participation in a regulated activity, such as the operation of a motor vehicle; within Colorado, law enforcement agents are permitted to act in accordance with implied consent laws

•    Upon a DUI or DWI conviction, and individuals is subject to undergo the loss of driving privileges for a period of no less than 90 days’ time;  penalties can range upwards of 1 year in addition to the installation of an ignition interlock device

Colorado Gun Laws

A handgun is a firearm whose smaller size is fashioned to be used upon operation by one hand, which typically fire single round ammunition; within the state of Colorado, handgun laws are as follows:

•    The sale, ownership, or possession of handguns with regard to convicted felons or individuals who have been in long-term care in a mental health facility is illegal in the state of Colorado;  individuals carrying illegal weapons on their person during the time of a crime, aggravated assault can be attributed to any coinciding criminal convictions imposed

•    A waiting period for the purchase of a firearm does not currently exist in the state of Colorado

•    Current listing or report of forearms considered to be illegal in the state of Colorado: 

•    Legal Codes: 6-8-102 (Colorado gun laws), 6-8-104 (the prohibition of firearms within a school zone)

Colorado Adoption Laws

In the state of Colorado, an individual who has been deemed as a law-abiding citizen who is of sound mind and moral character is permitted to adopt a child:

•    Any child under 18 years of age (ages 18-21 upon court approval) may be adopted by any adult

•    Age that child’s consent is needed: 12 years and older

•    Who may adopt: Minor with court approval or any person over 21. Married person must petition jointly with spouse unless such spouse is natural parent of or has previously adopted child

•    The Social Services department of Colorado handles all adoption cases

Colorado Employment and Labor Laws

•    Within the state of Colorado, the minimum wage is 5 dollars and 15 cents awarded per hour of labor

•    State Holidays are listed as: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas – Veteran’s Day, Wyoming Equality Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, and President’s Day result in the closing of public institutions only upon the decision set forth by the local board of trustees and government

•    Within the state of Colorado, an individual’s employ cannot be terminated in the event that they report a violation or hazard taking place with regard to their respective employment – or place of employment

Colorado Divorce Laws

Within the state of Colorado, a divorce is defined as the termination of a marriage, which can occur upon a decision set forth by one or both partners involved in the marriage:

•    A divorce must be filed subsequent to 60 days residence within the state of Colorado; in the event that an individual –or individuals – were married in Colorado and lived there on a continuous basis, a time constraint for filing does not exist

•    ‘No Fault’ divorce does exist on the grounds of irreconcilable differences

Colorado Death Penalty Laws 

Within the state of Colorado, Capital Punishment – or the Death Penalty – is legal; however, additional stipulations exist with regard to this procedure:

•    In the event of mental instability authorized by a court or pregnancy, capital punishment is disallowed

•    The minimum age permissible for a capital punishment sentence is 16

•    Within the state of Colorado, homicide is considered to be the only crime punishable by death

•    The accepted means of lethal injection is lethal injection

Colorado Gambling Laws

Within the state of Colorado, Gambling is defined as the purposeful risking of any or all assets, property or monies with the intention of gain; a primary stipulation exists that expressed that the individual retains no control of peripheral outcome(s) with regard to any wagers set forth:

•    Off-track simulcasts are permitted. Wagering on out-of-state simulcasts is permitted. Pari-mutuel wagering only

•    Wagering on greyhound races is permitted; off-track simulcasts are permitted.

•    Casinos are limited: slot machines, poker and black jack with maximum single bet of $5. Only allowed in cities of Central, Black Hawk, and Cripple Creek. Indian Reservation casinos allowed.

Disclaimer:

Due to the fact that individual state laws are constantly subject to change, individuals are encouraged to consult an attorney prior to engaging in any activity, action, or event in which the expressed legality may come into question. Furthermore, individuals interested in attaining information with regard to individual state legislature are also encouraged to perform independent research in order to substantiate the relevancy and current state(s) of specific legislation. 

Texas Abortion Laws

Within the state of Texas, Abortion is defined as the purposeful termination of a pregnancy through procedural means. Subsequent to the decision of Roe v. Wade, abortion became legal within the United States – however, Texas state legislation expresses a variety of stipulations with regard to a legal abortion process:

•    A legal abortion may occur in the event that the protection and preservation of the life of the mother carrying a fetus is compromised as a result of a pregnancy; an abortion can take place in order to save the life of the mother only upon accredited and sanctioned medical review – only a licensed medical doctor will be permitted to both review and perform cases of abortion within the state of Texas

•    An illegal abortion is deemed as an abortion process that occurs in the event that the health and wellbeing of the mother is not in danger; furthermore, an illegal abortion is defined as a procedure that occurs outside of legal, accepted, and authorized medical procedural protocol – in the state of Texas, public funds may be used for abortions only in the case(s) that the life of the mother is in danger

•    Individuals accused of performing illegal abortion procedures can be punished with 5 years to life incarceration; facilities providing abortion services must operate with a license – the failure to do so can result in daily fines ranging from $100 – $500

•    A third-trimester abortion is permissible in the event that the life of the mother is in danger

Texas Common Law Marriage

Common Law Marriage is currently legal in the state of Texas

Texas Marijuana Laws

Within the state of Texas, the possession of Marijuana – or Cannabis products – as well as the acts of growing or distributing marijuana without the expressed permission of the Texas State Government is a punishable, criminal offense. The following penalties are associated with Marijuana within the state of Texas:

Possession of Marijuana Charges

1.    Amount: 0 – 2 ounces

•    Penalty: 180 days’ incarceration

•    Fines: $2,000

•    Classification: Class B Misdemeanor

2.    Amount: 2 – 4 ounces

•    Penalty: 1 years’ incarceration

•    Fines: $4,000

•    Classification: Class A Misdemeanor

3.    Amount: 4 ounces – 1 pound

•    Penalty:  180 days’ to 2 years’ incarceration

•    Fines: $10,000

•    Classification: State Felony

4.    Amount: 1 – 5 pounds

•    Penalty: 180 days’ to 2 years’ incarceration

•    Fines: $10,000

•    Classification: State Felony

5.    Amount: 5 to 50 pounds

•    Penalty: 2 to 10 years’ incarceration

•    Fines: $10,000

•    Classification: 3rd Degree Felony

6.    Amount: 50 – 2,000 pounds

•    Penalty: 2 to 20 years’ incarceration

•    Fines: $10,000

•    Classification: 2nd Degree Felony

7.    Amount: 2,000+ pounds

•    Penalty: 5 to 99 years’ incarceration

•    Fines: $50,000

•    Classification: Felony

Cultivation and/or Intent to Distribute Marijuana

Supplementary Charges include Possession, Sale, and Sale to a minor with regard to Drug Paraphernalia; Marijuana charges may be subject to increase to the proximity to a school zone – sale to a minor may also incur upwards of $10,000 penalties and an additional 2 to 20 years’ incarceration

1.    Amount: less than 1/4th ounce (Gift)

•    Penalty: 180 days’ incarceration

•    Fines: $2,000

•    Classification: Class B Misdemeanor

2.    Amount: less than 1/4th ounce (Sale)

•    Penalty: 180 days’ incarceration

•    Fines: $4,000

•    Classification: Class A Misdemeanor

3.    Amount: 1/4th ounce – 5 pounds

•    Penalty:  180 days’ to 2 years’ incarceration

•    Fines: $10,000

•    Classification: State Felony

4.    Amount: 5 – 50 pounds

•    Penalty: 2 to 20 years’ incarceration

•    Fines: $10,000

•    Classification: 2nd Degree Felony

5.    Amount: 50 – 2,000 pounds

•    Penalty: 5 to 99 years’ incarceration

•    Fines: $10,000

•    Classification: 1stDegree Felony

6.    Amount: 2,000+ pounds

•    Penalty: 10 to 99 years’ incarceration

•    Fines: $100,000

•    Classification: Felony

Medical Marijuana

Within the state of Texas, Medical Marijuana is considered to be illegal both for patient use and cultivation

Texas DWI and DUI Laws

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving while under the influence (DUI) charges exist in the event that an individual ingests illegal drugs, alcohol, or controlled-substances, which may impair their respective ability to safely operate a motor vehicle; the following DUI and DWI laws exist within the state of Texas:

•    Zero tolerance laws exist in the event that an individual below the legal age permissible to consume alcohol is suspected to be unlawfully operating a motor vehicle; within the state of Texas, the Zero Tolerance Blood Alcohol Content Level (BAC) cannot exceed .00%

•    The BAC limit for individuals operating motor vehicles may not reach .08%; this can constitute a DUI or DWI offense

•    In Texas, supplementary penalties may be incurred due to BAC levels exceeding .15%

•    Implied consent is a legal instrument that is employed within the realm of a DUI Arrest that entails a verbal or written contract resulting from the willing participation in a regulated activity, such as the operation of a motor vehicle; within Texas, law enforcement agents are permitted to act in accordance with implied consent laws

•    Upon a third DUI or DWI conviction, an individual is subject to undergo the confiscation of their vehicle 

Texas Gun Laws

A handgun is a firearm whose smaller size is fashioned to be used upon operation by one hand, which typically fire single round ammunition; within the state of Texas, handgun laws are as follows:

•    The sale, ownership, or possession of handguns with regard to convicted felons within 5 years of their release, individuals who have been in long-term care in a mental health facility, and minors without parental consent is illegal in the state of Texas

•    A waiting period for the purchase of a firearm does not currently exist in the state of Texas

•    Current listing or report of forearms considered to be illegal in the state of Texas: Machine guns, automatic weapons, silenced firearms, explosive ammunition, and armor piercing bullets

•    Legal Codes: 46.05(Texas gun laws), 46.03, 46.11(the prohibition of firearms within a school zone)

Texas Adoption Laws

In the state of Texas, an individual who has been deemed as a law-abiding citizen who is of sound mind and moral character is permitted to adopt a child; spouses must agree to adopt in joint fashion:

•    Within the state of Texas, and individual must maintain residence for a period of no less than 6 months

•    Any individual may be adopted; children above the age(s) of 12 must express consent with regard to a potential adoption

•    Within the state of Texas, the Department of Human Services mandates all adoptions

•    The statute of limitations available to challenge an adoption is 6 months’ time subsequent to the adoption

Texas Employment and Labor Laws

•    Within the state of Texas, the minimum wage is $6.25 – $7.25 awarded per hour of labor

•    State Holidays are listed as: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday following Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, Texas Independence Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, President’s Day, San Jacinto Day, Emancipation Day in Texas, Lyndon Baines Johnson Day, and Election Day

•    Within the state of Texas, an individual’s employ cannot be terminated in the event that they report a violation or hazard taking place with regard to their respective employment – or place of employment

Texas Divorce Laws

Within the state of Texas, a divorce is defined as the termination of a marriage, which can occur upon a decision set forth by one or both partners involved in the marriage:

•    A divorce must be filed subsequent to 60 days residence within the county of Texas; 6 months residency in Texas required

•    ‘No Fault’ divorce does exist on the grounds of lack of supportability due to discord; couple must remain separated for 3 years’ time

•    Adultery and Domestic violence are supplementary grounds for divorce

Texas Death Penalty Laws

Within the state of Texas, Capital Punishment – or the Death Penalty – is legal; however, additional stipulations exist with regard to this procedure:

•    In the event of mental instability authorized by a court or pregnancy, capital punishment is disallowed

•    The minimum age permissible for a capital punishment sentence is 17

•    Within the state of Texas, homicide is considered to be the only crime punishable by death

•    The accepted means of capital punishment is lethal injection

Texas Gambling Laws

Within the state of Texas, Gambling is defined as the purposeful risking of any 

or all assets, property or monies with the intention of gain; a primary stipulation exists that expressed that the individual retains no control of peripheral outcome(s) with regard to any wagers set forth:

•    Horse racing wagering is legal

•    Greyhound racing wagering is legal in the event that the facility obtains no more than 3 licenses

•    Any and all unsanctioned structures and facilities intended to house gambling activity is deemed as illegal in the state of Texas

Texas Child Laws

Within the state of Texas, the following stipulations with regard to child laws and child custody are recognized:

•    Joint custody is permitted

•    The rights implied within grandparental visitation are recognized

•    The wishes of any or all children involves are taken into consideration with regard to a custody decision