In Texas, crime news means law enforcement activity, the justice system, public safety and trial proceedings. Reporting follows these developments across the entire state and its many jurisdictions.
Four Democrats unseated Republican incumbents on the nine-justice court in an election held Tuesday, changing the court's makeup in January.
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Should Texas let the American Bar Association accredit its law schools again?
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has denied appeals from Joshua Fulbright and Anthony Kienlen, finalizing their respective convictions.
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Do you trust federal agencies to effectively stop drug smuggling at the border?
Officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry in Texas intercepted a leek shipment containing methamphetamine with an estimated street value of nearly $1 million.
An appeals court reversed a lower court's decision that had previously granted a new trial to a convicted shooter.
A positive CODIS match from the state's Rapid DNA pilot program has produced an investigative lead in a 2024 felony case.
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Do you trust state bar discipline to hold lawyers accountable for misconduct?
The State Bar of Texas released its November disciplinary report, showing three attorneys suspended and several others resigning in lieu of discipline.
This section follows law enforcement operations, court proceedings, policy changes and safety trends. Coverage reaches every part of the state, from metropolitan centers to the most rural counties. State laws and oversight mechanisms influence how these reports unfold differently than in other parts of the country. Judicial proceedings and the effectiveness of enforcement strategies remain the two most consistent elements of the reporting.
