While hurricanes and tropical storms often receive the most attention, significant flood damage can also result from slow-moving thunderstorms, prolonged periods of heavy rain, overflowing bayous, and overwhelmed storm drainage systems. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive treatise addressing these issues, attorney Douglas Scott MacGregor authored A Legal Guide to Recovering for Flood Losses. Learn more about this title and how to access it at the Law Library.

June 21 marks the first official day of summer. Of course, in Houston, summer usually arrives long before the calendar says so, bringing triple-digit temperatures, blazing sunshine, and a renewed appreciation for air conditioning. In celebration of the hottest, brightest season of the year, we've gathered a few legal curiosities inspired by summertime favorites: theme parks, sunshine, swimming, barbecue, and more.

During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, it is important not only to celebrate milestones in American history, but also to examine them honestly and critically—recognizing both the progress they represented and the limitations they preserved. One such milestone was the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, commonly known as the McCarran-Walter Act.

The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library joins the Houston Bar Association and other legal organizations across the state in celebrating Law Week 2026. This year’s theme, “The Texas Constitution and the Rule of Law,” carries special significance, as 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of the current Texas Constitution, which took effect on February 15, 1876.