Texas Liquor Liability Practice Manual 2026

Texas Liquor Liability Practice Manual is a source for handling all aspects of liquor liability cases in Texas (commonly referred to as “dram shop” cases). Spencer G. Markle is a veteran trial lawyer with over 40 years of litigation experience, and has handled upwards of 125 jury trials, and over 400 dram shop cases from both sides of the docket, including the seminal case, F.F.P. Operating Partners, L.P. v. Duenez..

This practice manual summarizes relevant statutory and case law regarding dram shop liability as well as the practical application of the law to prosecuting and defending these cases from initial investigation through the discovery phase and jury trial. The author offers evaluation, prosecution, and defense strategies, including discussion of potential benefits and pitfalls of expert testimony. This resource also features sample forms and valuable “practice pointers.”