…clear message that society values the safety and development of children over commercial interests. Conversely, striking down the law would leave millions of children vulnerable to exploitation, mental health crises,…
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Harris County Commissioners Court Attendance Sparks Debate, Hidalgo Responds
…was visiting a sick family member in Colombia. There was also her much-publicized leave to an inpatient facility for mental health treatment. Democrat Commissioner Rodney Ellis defended her, saying that…
Texas Sues TikTok for Peddling Explicit Content to Minors
…the products they provide.” The filing further alleges that TikTok’s practices exacerbate mental health issues in minors—particularly young girls—leading to body-image problems, eating disorders, and even instances of self-harm. Despite…
Meet the Freshmen: David Lowe
…we are.” As Lowe prepares for the upcoming legislative session, he has outlined a broad range of priorities, including mental health reform, juvenile justice, and property tax elimination. “I love…
North Texas Activist Is Latest to Die in Tarrant County Jail
…a long history of medical issues” during booking and was then scheduled for medical and mental health evaluations and placed on “detox protocol.” The medical examiner has not yet released…
Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Reports Mass Officer Exodus Ahead of New Administration
…new administration. The number of officers retiring currently stands at 21, collectively representing 724 years of law enforcement experience. Meanwhile, although Fullen has stated that the mental health division of…
Specialist: Georgetown ISD Case Part of Disturbing Trend Among Youth
…really challenge mental and behavioral health champions, law enforcement and education champions, parent advocates, [and] victim advocates to come forward and form a task force that can look into this…
Denton County Jury Sentences Mail-ballot Fraudster to Four Years in Prison
…its witnesses. Dr. Kristi Compton, a forensic psychologist who had evaluated Mohamed’s mental health, was called as an expert witness. Compton testified that Mohamed suffers from delusional disorder, with grandiose…
Tarrant County Commissioners Request State Funds for Mental Health Facility
…individuals with mental health conditions, a mental health law liaison program to improve interactions between law enforcement and those struggling with mental health, and the largest jail-based competency restoration program…
McLennan County Sheriff Allegedly Used Taxpayer Funds for Personal Property Upkeep
…for two years. Shortly after, Crawley said Sheriff Thomas Parnell McNamara transferred him to work in the Mental Health Unit (MHU), which his uncle and former Captain Chris Eubank oversaw….