B. How to Quash

As a preliminary matter, and especially because the Texas shield law is so new, the media party receiving the subpoena should make the subpoenaing party aware of the new Texas shield law and the requirements they must meet in order to obtain the requested information (if at all). This is especially true when the requested information is simply to authenticate a broadcast, which is self-authenticating under the Texas shield law and, therefore, should not be the subject of a subpoena. In addition, as discussed more below, if the subpoenaing party does not withdraw the subpoena, the journalist should file a Motion for Protection and to Quash as soon as possible, but in any event, prior to the time provided for compliance with the subpoena.