Across Texas, coverage here takes in court proceedings, sentencing guidelines, prison operations, bail policies and reform efforts. Reporting follows state-level legal shifts and the systemic developments affecting justice administration.
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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November 2, 2026
Judge O'Connor Criticizes Reason Lapse in InstitutionsChief U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor of the Northern District of Texas faulted civic institutions for losing sight of reason in remarks published this week.
November 2, 2026
DPS Reports Rapid DNA Hit in Montgomery CountyA positive CODIS match from the state's Rapid DNA pilot program has produced an investigative lead in a 2024 felony case.
November 2, 2026
Viral Clip Revisits Michael Morton Wrongful ConvictionA widely shared video of Michael Morton weeping beside his attorney has renewed attention on a Texas case that cleared him after nearly 25 years in prison.
October 30, 2026
Texas Court Dismisses Illegal Voting Case AppealThe state's high court ends a long-running case involving a woman convicted for casting a provisional ballot in 2016.
October 29, 2026
Texas Court Reverses Ruling on Evidence in Murder CaseThe state's high court overturned a decision regarding the admissibility of items seized during a 2017 apartment search.
October 28, 2026
Texas Seeks End to Federal Foster Care MonitoringState officials argue reforms are complete as a federal court hearing begins to evaluate foster care compliance.
October 26, 2026
Texas High Court to Review Rodriguez ConvictionThe state's highest criminal court will examine a conviction involving a public comment period.
October 24, 2026
Texas High Court Election Features Three Open SeatsThree seats are up for election on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals this October.
October 23, 2026
Texas Juvenile Justice Director Resigns Amid Facility LockdownShandra Carter steps down from her role following a controversial lockdown at the department’s five youth prison facilities.
October 22, 2026
Texas Court Denies Sovereign Immunity to ConduentThe Supreme Court of Texas ruled the government contractor cannot claim immunity in a long-standing lawsuit.
Texas reporting spans trial outcomes and appellate rulings, prison conditions, sentencing trends and legislative changes to the legal code. Coverage reaches from the state capital to the rural counties where judicial infrastructure remains a defining concern. Sentencing disparities and the evolving criteria for bail are persistent features that define how legal policy translates into practice. The capacity of state facilities often constrains the pace of judicial reform.
