The proposed constitutional amendment would drastically increase the number of members of the public sitting on the state’s judicial oversight committee.
Criminal Justice
Texas Senate Approves Establishment of Homeland Security Division in DPS
The new division within the Texas Department of Public Safety would coordinate efforts among federal, state, and local law enforcement and jurisdictions.
Katy Mills Mall Investigation Uncovers Massive US Theft Syndicate Tied to Cartel
The thefts in Katy have been tied to similar crimes across the country.
Mayor: 900 People Charged With Murder Are Free on Bond in Houston
The 248th District Court is known for granting bonds to dangerous criminals.
Texas Democrats Try Again to Gut Death Penalty
Proposed legislation would prohibit the death penalty for individuals found to have had a “severe mental illness” at the time of a capital offense.
Media Carveout Won’t Save Texans From Speech-Chilling Lawsuits, Advocates Warn
While an influential lobby group is scrambling to modify a measure cutting into First Amendment rights, free speech advocates warn a floated adjustment would not prevent harm to Texans.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Arrested on Money Laundering Charges
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office says the new charges are unrelated to the pending misdemeanor charge of misrepresenting the identity of a candidate.
Texas Senators Consider Reforms to the Impeachment Process
State Sen. Birdwell’s proposed impeachment reforms come roughly two years after the failed impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
174 Criminal Aliens Deported From Texas
ICE said 24 were confirmed gang members.
31 Illegal Aliens Detained in $22 Million Houston Gambling Ring Bust
A Pakistani national is charged with running the operation.