Question:  I am interested in applying for law school.  What advice do you have for me? Answer:  I get this question quite often, especially from people who have an interest in agricultural law.  A law degree opens up a great number of doors for graduates and law school was a great experience for me!  Here are a few pointers for potential law school applicants. 1.  Chose a major that you are interested in.  Many people are surprised to learn that you do not have to be a “pre-law” major to… Read More →

Question:  I keep reading about a five-state plan that was approved last week involving the lesser prairie chicken.  What is going on?  Is it an endangered species now? Answer:  The lesser prairie chicken is a species of prairie grouse located in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado.  The chicken was proposed initially proposed to be listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”)  in 1995, but the current proposal was filed on December 11, 2012.  Initially, a determination was set to be made by September… Read More →

**This article is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney.** I frequently receive great questions regarding agriculture law issues from producers across Texas.  In this new blog series “Questions from Tiffany’s Desk,”  I will periodically share these questions that I receive and the information that I previously shared with the producers who contacted me.  The identity of those persons asking questions and the details surrounding specific questions will, of course, not be kept private and, as always, this blog is for education and information purposes only and offers no legal advice… Read More →