The following are summaries of selected opinions issued by the Supreme Court of Texas. The summaries are overviews; please review the entire opinions.

The following is a summary of selected criminal opinions issued by the Third Court of Appeals from April 2025. The summary is an overview; please review the entire opinions. The subsequent history is current as of October 6, 2025.

October was filled with a lineup of fantastic AYLA gatherings.

David Chamberlain, Judy Kostura, and Richel “Rikky” Rivers have been named the Austin Bar’s 2026 Distinguished Lawyers. The Hon. Rudy Metayer has been named the recipient of the David H. Walter Community Excellence Award by the Austin Bar Association. The Austin Bar Foundation will also honor Travis County Court Administrator Warren Vavra, who will retire from the position soon after the new year, with the Legacy Award.

The AYLA Health & Wellness Committee is excited to announce that AYLA will be publishing its inaugural recipe book in 2026.

The Austin Bar Association’s Animal Law Section is organizing a holiday fundraiser and donation drive in support of Meals on Wheels Central Texas PALS (Pets Assisting the Lives of Seniors) Program.

In honor of Veterans Day, the Austin Bar wishes to thank all of our veteran members. Following are interviews with several members who served our nation. They share how their service lends itself to their legal careers.

The Austin Bar Foundation is honored to receive a $25,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation in support of its Veterans Legal Assistance Program (VLAP)

The Austin Young Lawyers Association (AYLA) was one of the winners of the 2025 Texas Free Legal Answers Summer of Service competition as part of the Central Region group, which won by answering the most questions and having the highest attorney participation. 

AYLA is hosting our ninth-annual Tailgate for a Cause fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 22, for the UT vs Arkansas game.