I’m always concerned when on of my clients sends me a text or DM that reads “there’s something I need to talk to you about. Are you busy?” I always drop everything to immediately respond to messages like this because I can feel their sense of urgency. I’m everyone’s mom. I’m always available to my […]
Read MoreFor two months now I’ve waited and hoped for good news while praying that this virus would leave as quickly as it came. I’m not alone. The news is so depressing these days. From anxiety to depression Covid-19 has set the world on edge. For inmates the fear of dying is valid. For loved ones […]
Read MoreThis morning I began trying to contact clerks for clients who have their paperwork but can’t find a clerk to buy a license from. Harris County is still closed to the public. Travis County is too. Bexar County is taking appointments. Tarrant County is booked through May 15th. Dallas County is closed. Bexar County is […]
Read MoreI answer a lot of questions. Questions from people who disagree with inmate marriage. Questions from people wanting to marry an inmate. Questions from media about whether the Coronavirus will affect me in the future. For the record, when I walk into the Unit with my client or alone to meet my client or clients […]
Read MoreAn inmate at Telford Unit has died. Sadly with cases on the rise at several Units in Texas, there has also been a death of a TDCJ employee as well. I’ve been to Telford Unit a number of times. Four TDCJ employees are positive for Covid-19. Currently there are 36 TDCJ Employees, Staff or Contractors […]
Read MoreAs suspended visitation continues across the board for not only TDCJ but also FBOP, ICE and County Detention Centers, my clients are concerned about their loved ones, rescheduled ceremony dates and marriage licenses that may expire waiting on reschedules. Stay calm. This is temporary and put in place to prevent an outbreak. For those of […]
Read MoreThis morning my concerned son, also a new father, worriedly me if “anything like this has happened before?” He was referring to the world today. Not in my lifetime has nearly everyone other than essential employees being told to stay home has ever occurred. My twin sister is currently trying to wake the twins up […]
Read MoreMy entire adult life has been built around structure. I’ve always had a schedule. I don’t anymore. My “new normal” consists of going outside to take out the trash these days and making a run for it if one of my neighbors happens to be doing the same thing at the same time or meeting […]
Read MoreThis morning I read a text that Harris County had closed their clerks offices. Travis, Tarrant, Dallas and other counties may follow this trend. Please remain calm. This situation is temporary. Although your Absentee Affidavit has a shelf life of 30 days once notarized (in states where Absentee Affidavits are available), Law Libraries at Units […]
Read MoreMonday while traveling from the Tarrant County Clerks Office to Parker and Palo Pinto Jails, my husband send me a text that read “buy toilet paper we are out.” This wasn’t an unusual request from my husband as I had left with a list of weekly items that I normally buy and stock once a […]
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