17-year-olds are adults in Texas’ legal system. Why?
A 17-year-old can’t buy alcohol, guns, lottery tickets and tobacco, vote, enlist in the military or serve on a jury, but ...
A $190M South Texas courthouse finally opened. It already needs more space
Officials in Hidalgo County, located in the Rio Grande Valley, are worried about Texas bills proposing more courts, as the new courthouse is already full.
Courtroom combat: Inside the federal judiciary system where Trump's agenda is under assault
More than 120 lawsuits are challenging Trump’s second-term agenda. Here’s how the federal court system works and how it’s ...
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This Texas county’s ‘dysfunctional’ court system puts people behind bars for months without criminal charges
Maverick County is one of the poorest in the state. Small-town politics and lack of outside interest has meant the known ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott touts his influence on Texas courts to conservative law group
Speaking to a gathering of conservative lawyers, judges and students at the University of Texas at Austin Law School on ...
House Judiciary Requests Testimony from Biden DOJ Prosecutor of Texas Children’s Hospital Whistleblower
Trump’s DOJ dismissed Dr. Eithan Haim’s case with prejudice in January, ending the prolonged politically driven prosecution.
Texas GOP lawmakers file bill to require local DAs to report releases of unindicted inmates
The legislation comes as Travis County DA Jose Garza faces scrutiny for missing deadlines to formally file charges against accused felons.
Judge Naomi Doyle 'Judicial Academy' seeks to reduce youth crime with hands-on experience in criminal justice system
The program serves as an internship and mentorship opportunity for 10th and 12th graders, aiming to inspire the next generation of lawyers, judges and leaders.