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The article offers information on the history of interlocutory appeals in Texas. Topics discussed include analysis of interlocutory appeals from 1892 to 1985 such as orders appointing trustees and receiver, temporary injunctions, and class actions; consolidating and centralizing interlocutory appeal statute; and denials of summary judgment cases involving free speech, and special appearance.

The author reflects on the implications of accommodation doctrine that affords protection to surface estate owners in Texas on oil and gas law and policy in the state. Topics discussed include a brief history of the accommodation doctrine in Texas, the Texas Supreme Court' decision in case Merriman v. XTO Energy, Inc. that addressed issues surrounding the law of the accommodation doctrine, and bargaining power between mineral owners and surface owners in Texas.

The article discusses a guide to use requests for admission of court under discovery rule in Texas. It makes specific reference of several court cases including Hendler v. North Shore Boat Works Inc., Howard Opera House Associates v. Urban Outfitters Inc. and Read-Rite Corporation v. Burlington Air Express Ltd. Other topics discussed include depositions, disclosure requests and interrogatories.

The author reflects on the Texas's anti-SLAPP suits and its powerful dismissal function for protection of the right of free speech. Topics discussed include a brief overview of free speech rights and defamation law in Texas, the growing movement in the U.S to pass anti-SLAPP legislation along with the impetus behind the Texas Citizen Participation Act (TCPA). The author also discusses the provisions, court interpretations and subsequent amendments of the anti-SLAPP statue.