Deadly Attack on Transgender Woman in Dallas is Part of a Trend
Texas is no stranger to hate crimes that target minorities. In recent months, the Dallas community has been shocked by a series...Read More
Man Accused of Burning Down Texas Mosque is Convicted of a Hate Crime
Texas has had a hate crime statute since 2001. However, the law is used sparingly and many people who are arrested for...Read More
Governor Promotes Police Hate Crimes Bill After Fatal Shooting in San Antonio
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has reiterated his determination to make violence against police officers a hate crime after a law enforcement...Read More
40-Year Prison Sentence for LGBT Hate Crime
Hate crimes are not always easy to define. In some cases, it’s easy to recognize an offense as a hate crime. For...Read More
Texas Man Was Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison After Race Hate Crime Attack
Hate crimes are committed when a victim is targeted due to their race, sexual orientation or other factors such as their religion....Read More
Former Dallas Mayoral Candidate May Face Third-Degree Felony Charge over Graffiti
Charges related to graffiti don’t often lead to jail time but a former Dallas mayoral candidate could face a third degree felony...Read More