Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz, P.C.

Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz, P.C. For over thirty years our firm has provided innovative, attentive and effective legal representation

From our most experienced shareholder to our newest associate, you can have confidence that you are talking to some of the most experienced and well trained lawyers in Texas school law and labor and employment law. Chances are that if you have a problem you need solved you will be able to speak to a lawyer who has successfully litigated that issue. When you need someone who's won before the highes

t Courts in the United States and Texas you can pick up the phone and talk to that attorney. If you want to talk to one of the most seasoned architects of the TASB Board Policy Manual, call us and you can talk to her. If you need an expert that has written books on copyright, call us and talk to her. If you have a construction problem that can't seem to get resolved and need to talk to an attorney who has achieved superior results both in and out of litigation, pick up the phone and talk to him. If a labor and employment lawyer is required, our firm has a Board-Certified attorney ready to assist. Our commitment is to provide you with the highest level legal advice you can find in the state of Texas. We would love to provide these services to your district or organization. In addition to our quality legal advice, Eichelbaum Wardell provides innovative trainings, materials, client alert updates, and a popular semi-monthly "Board Minutes" publication. You can also read our monthly Preventive Law Corner articles on TexasISD.com. Contact our client relations team for more information on what we can do for you. Eichelbaum Wardell has been recognized for high professional legal standards and ethics in the 2017 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers Edition of Martindale-Hubbell and has been awarded an AV rating, and has been so recognized since 1998. The A signifies the highest level of legal ability, while the V denotes very high adherence to the professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence.

CMAR contracts can save districts money, but only with the right safeguards in place. Shareholder Trey Nesloney shares h...
08/12/2026

CMAR contracts can save districts money, but only with the right safeguards in place. Shareholder Trey Nesloney shares his top tips for protecting audit rights and cutting costs at every phase of a construction project. Read more on https://ow.ly/zEnl50ZyZUb

Hiring season is chaotic — and it can be tempting to hire that qualified relative of a board member who's looking for a ...
07/23/2026

Hiring season is chaotic — and it can be tempting to hire that qualified relative of a board member who's looking for a job. Before that call gets made, it's worth knowing what Texas nepotism law actually requires.

Shareholder Tyler Ezell walks through the rules governing who a public school district can (and can't) hire, plus important exceptions districts should know about — including one for smaller counties and one for employees already on staff before a relative joins the board.

Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/k4xu50Zs0Wz

Proud to have kicked off our 20th TASPA annual Summer Law Conference in Ft Worth today. Partnering with the Texas Associ...
07/15/2026

Proud to have kicked off our 20th TASPA annual Summer Law Conference in Ft Worth today. Partnering with the Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators is an honor and pleasure.

Happy 5-Year Anniversary, Trey! Five years ago, Trey Nesloney joined our Austin office, and we couldn't be more grateful...
07/08/2026

Happy 5-Year Anniversary, Trey! Five years ago, Trey Nesloney joined our Austin office, and we couldn't be more grateful he did! With a background in civil engineering and deep experience in water, environmental, and construction law, Trey brings a rare and valuable perspective to the work we do for Texas school districts.
Join us in congratulating Trey on this milestone!

Storm season is here and so is the pressure to act fast when a roof is damaged, a facility floods, or something fails wi...
06/22/2026

Storm season is here and so is the pressure to act fast when a roof is damaged, a facility floods, or something fails without warning. But moving quickly and moving legally aren't always the same thing.

Our Of Counsel Sterling Burleson breaks down what districts need to know about emergency repairs: when the board can delegate contracting authority, why procurement rules don't disappear just because there's an emergency, and steps districts can take right now to be better prepared before something goes wrong.

It's a quick read with real practical value for superintendents, business managers, and facilities staff. Read it now https://ow.ly/ZTvy50Zfg4E

"Document! Document! Document!" You've heard it. You've said it. But what and how to document are rarely part of the con...
06/03/2026

"Document! Document! Document!" You've heard it. You've said it. But what and how to document are rarely part of the conversation.

Shareholder Heather Rutland fills that gap in her latest article for TASPA's HR Connection newsletter. She walks school administrators through the full picture: why timeliness matters (hint: waiting too long can look like retaliation), a six-step structure for reprimands and directives, what to leave out of documentation entirely, and even a Pro Tip that's blunt enough to make you smile.

If you supervise people in a Texas school district, this is a quick read worth your time. https://ow.ly/9uuw50Z7gqu

Today, we pause to honor something truly remarkable - 30 years of Holly Boyd Wardell at Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell...
05/20/2026

Today, we pause to honor something truly remarkable - 30 years of Holly Boyd Wardell at Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz, P.C.

In three decades, Holly has built a career that speaks for itself. Her litigation record in civil rights, whistleblower, and special education cases has produced victories at every level, and her counsel has guided Texas school districts through some of the most challenging legal terrain in education law.

Beyond the courtroom, Holly is a beloved and widely respected speaker. Districts, service centers, and cooperatives across Texas have relied on her expertise on topics ranging from special education and Section 504, to Title IX, student discipline, and education records. She has a genuine gift for making the law accessible, and for making the educators who hear her feel equipped and confident.

Holly's name is part of this firm's identity for a reason. Her intellect, her dedication, and her deep care for the school districts and students she serves have shaped everything we do.

It is our privilege, not just our pleasure, but our genuine privilege to work alongside her.

Congratulations, Holly. Thirty years. Thank you for all of it

Please join us in celebrating a huge milestone, five years with attorney Emma K. Lynch!Emma joined our team as a law cle...
05/18/2026

Please join us in celebrating a huge milestone, five years with attorney Emma K. Lynch!

Emma joined our team as a law clerk while earning her J.D. cm laude from SMU Dedman School of Law, and has grown into a skilled Associate in our Austin office, focusing her practice on special education law.

What makes Emma's journey to school law so compelling is her background. Before law school, she was a middle school teacher, academic team leader, and curriculum committee member. She knows firsthand what it takes to serve students with disabilities, and her experience shapes every piece of advice she gives our school district clients.

Emma, five years with you has been a privilege. Congratulations on this well-earned milestone. We're so glad you're part of our team!

Please join us in celebrating a huge milestone, five years with attorney Emma K. Lynch!Emma joined our team as a law cle...
05/18/2026

Please join us in celebrating a huge milestone, five years with attorney Emma K. Lynch!

Emma joined our team as a law clerk while earning her J.D. cm laude from SMU Dedman School of Law, and has grown into a skilled Associate in our Austin office, focusing her practice on special education law.

What makes Emma's journey to school law so compelling is her background. Before law school, she was a middle school teacher, academic team leader, and curriculum committee member. She knows firsthand what it takes to serve students with disabilities, and that experience shapes every piece of advice she gives our school district clients.

Emma, five years with you has been a privilege. Congratulations, we're so glad you're part of our team!

Texas school districts have more power over state regulations than many realize, but you have to know how to use it.The ...
05/14/2026

Texas school districts have more power over state regulations than many realize, but you have to know how to use it.

The Texas Administrative Procedures Act requires TEA and other state agencies to publish proposed rules and open them to public comment before adoption. That means educators have the opportunity to provide real-world input on how new rules will actually play out in schools — before anyone is required to follow them.

In her latest Preventive Law article for TexasISD.com, Attorney Amy S. Foster walks through how the Texas APA works, where to find proposed rules, and why educator participation in the comment process matters.

Read it. Share it. https://www.texasisd.com/pages/preventive-law/preventive-law-the-texas-administrative-procedures-act

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