Getting to Know the Law – A Legal Scavenger Hunt!

 

List three defenses to a gambling charge? What is the criminal classification and actual penalty for gambling in Texas? (6)

1.      In finding culpability for a criminal act, what does it mean to act recklessly?

 

2.      What is required for an “open container” alcohol offense?

Now let’s explore other codes

3.      You own a beach front vacation place and want to reduce the height of the sand dunes to have a better view. What do you need to do legally? (4.5)

 

4.      Under what code are the rules about divorces found? Family Code.

 

5.      Under that same code, what is the difference between separate and community property?

 

6.      If I wanted to find information about Texas court procedures, what two codes would I need to look at for the MOST information?

 

7.      Under what code and chapters would you find the most information about workers compensation insurance?

 

8.      Under what code and chapters would you find the most information on types of liens?

 

9.      Quote the Occupations Code, Title VII, Subtitle A, Chapter. Section 1101.004.

 

10.  What categories of degrees may Texas A&M University-Central Texas award? Who must approve new degree programs? (6 points)

 

11.  Under what code and chapter are prepaid funeral services regulated?

 

Now it’s time to go look at some of our other resources

 

12.  Who is the current Assistant Secretary of State for Texas and how long have they been in office?

 

13.  What is the initial UCC filing (form) called? What’s the purpose of such a filing with regards to the Business & Commerce Code? (5 Points)

 

14.  In the Business Filings section on the site, how much does it cost to register a Limited Liability Partnership?

 

15.  Who is the current attorney general for Texas and where did he receive his law degree?.

 

16.  What specific law (name and statutory number) allows people access to TX government records and how can you get them? Is there a special form to fill out?

 

Look at the AG’s consumer protection section (lots of good information here)

 

17.  What’s the subject of Dell’s Major Lawsuit settlement?

 

18.  Briefly discuss the issues/relationships between the consumer and the Attorney General if they file suit based on a consumer complaint?

 

19.  Who is the current speaker of the Texas House of Representatives?

 

20.  How much does it cost to get a 3x5 Cotton flag flown over the Texas capital (purchased from the House site – ignore taxes and shipping)?

 

21.  Who is the Texas Senator for the TAMUCT area (zip code 76549) and when does their term expire?

 

22.  Who is the oldest current US Supreme Court Justice and how old is this person?

 

23.  What US Supreme Court Justice looks after us in the 5^th circuit?

 

24.  In the US Supreme Court rules, when are open sessions held and how many justices constitute a quorum? (5 points)

 

25.  Who is the Chief Justice for the Texas Supreme Court?

 

26.  Who is the U.S. House representative for Temple, TX (zip code 76502) and what committees do they serve on?

27.  List three specific committees of the US Senate.

 

28.  What was the subject of the Executive Orders issued in January 22, 2009?

 

29.  List 3 members, including their offices, of President Trump’s cabinet

 

30.  Who (title and name of person) legally first presides over the US Senate (absent though frequently)?

 

31. What was the purpose of Senate Bill 629 signed by Governor Perry on May 29^th, 2009?