Texas Prisoners Serving Short Terms Die from Coronavirus
Texas prisons have an unenviable reputation for their harsh conditions. They became more deadly over the last few months as the coronavirus...Read More
Texas Inmates Sue Over Coronavirus Concerns at Prisons
Lawsuits brought over dangerous conditions at jails and prisons in Texas are nothing new. However, the coronavirus epidemic threatens added dangers to...Read More
Coronavirus Sparks Stay of Execution for Texas Death Row Inmate
COVID-19, the Coronavirus, has caused havoc and brought normal life to a standstill across the United States. It also led to the...Read More
Deaths of Three Inmates in Texas Prisons Highlight Prison Officer Violence
Prisons in Texas are notoriously dangerous. Inmates have died of extreme heat and suffered illness. In recent years, the deaths of three...Read More
New Texas Hazing Law is “Failing to Protect Students”
Coercing a student to consume alcohol or take drugs during initiations known as hazing, is linked to a steady stream of deaths...Read More
Texas Crime Labs Will Start THC Testing for Marijuana Enforcement
Police in Texas have struggled since last year to arrest people for the possession of marijuana following the state legislature’s legalization of...Read More
Education Authority Provides Advice to Students Pulled Over by Texas Police
Negative interactions with police officers in Texas have made headlines in recent years. Tragedies such as the death of Sandra Bland led...Read More
Man from North Texas is Accused of Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking is a serious offense in Texas and one that has been on the radar of Governor Greg Abbott this year....Read More
What Should I Expect at a Criminal Sentencing?
Once someone has been convicted of a crime by a judge or jury, his or her case moves on to the sentencing...Read More
What is the Definition of a Domestic Violence Crime in Texas?
Texas has a wide definition of domestic violence crimes. Although we often think of domestic violence offenses occurring between husbands and wives...Read More