Texas law means Johnny Manziel scandal could get brokers in
trouble too  Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports  An obscure state
statute could allow the university to pursue legal action
against the autograph brokers that snitched on Johnny Manziel if
he ends up losing time.  Frequently during discussions of
potential NCAA violations, people will say (correctly) that NCAA
rules are not the law. However, when it comes to the current
Johnny Manziel imbroglio, if the Heisman winner ends up being
ruled ineligible, Texas A&M may be able to use a Texas law to
sue the autograph brokers that got Manziel in trouble.  From
Christian Dennie at the law firm of Barlow, Garsek, and Simon,
LLP:  In the words of Lee Corso, "not so fast my friend." The
State of Texas passed legislation in 1987 that could hold the
autograph hounds liable for their actions if they paid Manziel
for his autograph in violation of NCAA legislation. Section
131.004 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code states "a
person who violates a rule of a nati