Student Body of Law for Texas

the long version

Texas Monthly Magazine reported earlier this year that the Head Football Coach for the University of Texas, Mack Brown purchased a copy of this book for each of his current student-athletes. If there’s one thing Coach Brown knows, other than football, it’s that college kids get into trouble. He also knows that if this book can help them stay out of trouble, it must be worth its weight in gold. According to a recent survey, over 55% of all college students will have some contact with law enforcement during their college careers. Most law abiding citizens are intimidated or panic when confronted by law enforcement. College students are no different, but they are much less prepared since they have had fewer experiences to draw from and are now thrust into the world of adult responsibility. Knowing how to deal with those situations can be invaluable and practical legal information is what they need. This book gives them the information in a humorous guide to help them avoid some of the common college pitfalls. This is an essential for every dorm room, apartment and fraternity/sorority house; always on hand to answer the simple legal questions that routinely come up on Texas’ college campuses. Topics covered include parking tickets, apartment leases, drinking, credit cards, self-defense, parties and hazing, to name just a few. Most college students don’t know what to do and especially what NOT to do in many situations. This book gives them the information to make smart choices. It should also give their parents a little peace of mind that they have armed their students with a weapon that can keep them on track and out of trouble.