The Latest Breaking News from State Law

The State Laws That Let Creditors Override Your Living Trust

Many people create living trusts believing they’ll protect their assets from creditors and lawsuits. Unfortunately, that assumption isn’t always true. In most states, revocable living...

Saving Advice · Sep 30, 2025

Texas Tech’s limits on gender identity discussion deepen fears of politics breaching academic freedom

Professors are afraid to publicly speak out, system leaders left key questions unanswered and advocates worry for LGBTQ+ students’ mental health.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 26, 2025

Major charter school network expanding to Miami after lobbying for pro-charter state law

A charter school network backed by a billionaire hedge fund manager announced Thursday that it is expanding in Miami

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025

Texas suburbs resist new state law allowing more apartments

Suburban officials in the Dallas-Fort Worth region have enacted rules aimed at curtailing a sweeping new state law to allow more apartments.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 3, 2025

Three school districts temporarily blocked from complying with key parts of Texas’ DEI ban

A judge ruled the districts must avoid compliance with four previsions of SB 12, including a ban on clubs that focus on sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 29, 2025

Second Amendment Roundup: 2d Circuit Upholds License Denials by N.Y. Judge

State Judges who deny gun licenses are held to enjoy absolute judicial immunity.

Reason · Aug 25, 2025

7 State Laws That Can Change Who Inherits Your Home

Inheritance sounds straightforward: you own a house, you pass it down, end of story. But state laws can flip that plan on its head faster than a surprise twist in a TV drama.

Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 22, 2025

UT System nixes faculty senates, approves restrictions on campus protests

The changes are in response to new state laws seeking to limit faculty’s influence and put guardrails on campus demonstrations.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 21, 2025

8 State Rules That Could Force You Into Probate Court

Imagine this: a loved one passes away, and instead of grieving in peace, you find yourself knee-deep in paperwork, waiting months (or even years) for the court to decide what happens to their property. Probate court can feel like a maze with no map, draining time, money, and patience from…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 20, 2025

8 State Laws That Let Utility Companies Cut You Off Without Warning

When you fall behind on your utility bills, you might expect some kind of warning before the lights go out. But in some states, utility...

Saving Advice · Aug 17, 2025