Experts Call for Prison Reform in Texas as Health Care Costs Rise
Texas has made moves to reduce its massive prison population in recent years. Some experts say the state’s reforms don’t go far...Read More
Murder Suspect in Texas was Left Unchecked for Two Weeks After GPS Company Repossessed His Ankle Bracelet
Electronic monitoring systems are widely used in Texas as an alternative to incarceration and for defendants on bond who are awaiting a...Read More
Did Antisemitism Influence Death Row Sentence for Man Accused of Killing a Police Officer?
Randy Halprin has been on Texas’ Death Row for a decade for a high-profile prison escape that resulted in the killing of...Read More
Mass Shooting in West Texas Raises New Questions About the State’s Gun Laws
Another mass shooting in Texas has reopened questions about some of the most liberal gun laws in the country. Seth Ator went...Read More
What Are the Defenses to Theft Crimes in Texas?
Many people who are charged with theft in Texas fail to take the offense seriously. Although theft is a property crime rather...Read More
Can a 16-Year-old be Tried as an Adult in Dallas?
In Texas, the age of adult criminal responsibility is 17. However, younger defendants can be tried as adults in certain circumstances. A...Read More
Rent-to-own Owners Receive New Protections Against Criminal Charges
Many people who rent-to-own furniture and other goods in Texas don’t realize failing to make payments can result in criminal charges or...Read More
What is Evading Arrest or Detention in a Motor Vehicle in Texas?
Evading arrest or detention in a motor vehicle in Texas can be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances of...Read More
Texas Prosecutors Are Dropping Marijuana Possession Charges over New Law
A new law in Texas is leading prosecutors to drop low-level marijuana possession charges, even though it has not legalized the drug....Read More
Texas Tops the National Sex Trafficking Table
Initiatives intended to fight sex trafficking in Texas are high on the agenda of Governor Greg Abbott and the Office of the...Read More