85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...moment captured the underlying conflict leading into the 85th Texas Legislature, it came on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan...."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Opinion: A Tragedy, Upon a Tragedy, Upon Another Tragedy; or, the Death and Despair of Jail Inmates

Law professor Ron Beal argues that Gov. Abbott, under the cover of the pandemic, has usurped the power of the judicial branch

"...deputy. Gov. Greg Abbott stated that "as to these criminals, we're going to get them off the street and..."

April 9, 2021 Column by Ron Beal

State Races Make for Critical Choices in the Middle of the Ballot

Taking a look at the state slate

"...told you about key races for Congress and the Texas Legislature. And at the end of the ballot, you'll..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Supremes Agree Texas Inmate Should Have Appeal Heard

Extends 2012 ruling on ineffective assistance of counsel

"...A 5-4 majority of the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Texas..."

May 29, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man's Journey to Citizenship

Living the American nightmare

"...realize he would spend months incarcerated. His limited knowledge of the process came from his nephew's experience a few..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Ten Key Moments in a Year of Endless Texas Election Drama

Vote Early and Often

"...13: Red Guards Ambush Heidi Sloan The Democratic Socialists of America organizer and candidate for Congress in the TX-25..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Planning to Execute Men in Its Faith-Based Program

Saving souls, destroying bodies

"...Since late 2021, Texas has been working to rehabilitate death row inmates through..."

Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Survivors Hit Back at City, County in Court

Plaintiffs hit back at motions to dismiss in sexual assault class-action suit

"...another scathing omnibus response on Monday to the city of Austin and Travis County's separate motions to dismiss. In..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Voting by Mail in Texas: Where Things Stand

The law, and the lawsuits

"...the polling place on election day with­out a likelihood of needing personal assistance or of injuring the voter's health...."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Supreme Court Decision Validates Local Strategies to Decriminalize Homelessness

SCOTUS passes on camping bans

"...The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday, Dec. 16, to hear a case..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...body. Two years later, Mitesh sat through the trial of Hasmukh’s killer, Christopher Young. He went on to attend..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Appeals Court Stays Rodney Reed's Execution

After new forensic evidence, death row inmate's execution delayed

"...The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a stay on the..."

Feb. 23, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

UT Profs Argue Death Penalty Cases Before Supreme Court

In an unusual set of legal circumstances, UT Capital Punishment Center co-director argues to justices that they should refrain from ruling on cases he previously brought to them

"...When Robert Owen, co-director of UT's Capital Punishment Center, stood before the United States..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Providers Fight Another Texas Abortion Ban

Health risks and pain for patients

"...Woman's Health medical director Dr. Bhavik Kumar oversees four Texas abortion clinics, but he spends most of his time..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

A Matter of Intent

Attorney representing Jackson's family optimistic about civil trial

"...known for firing a fatal shot into the back of Larry Jackson Jr.'s neck – sat down for an..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

2019 Sees Decline in Texas Executions

Still, concerns of the fairness and accuracy of the state's death penalty system remain

"...Even in Texas – the execution capital of the country – the..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...related to recovery and relief efforts in the wake of last week's catastrophic winter storms. See our preview here...."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature

Constables: The Rodney Dangerfields of Police Work

Constables forced to defend their jobs

"...Griffin -- long a political thorn in the side of the Commissioners Court -- was left with the emptiest..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

COVID’s Toll on Texas Inmates Among the Worst in the Nation

LBJ School study details dismal infection, death rates

"...Nine of the approximately 200 inmates in Texas prisons who have..."

Nov. 17, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Texas Goes Through With Wilson Execution

Supreme Court declines to intervene in case of man with IQ of 61

"...abilities, both Gov. Rick Perry and the U.S. Supreme Court declined yesterday to intervene, clearing the way for Wilson's..."

Aug. 8, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Burnam Calls for Impeachment of Killer Keller

State Rep. Lon Burnam wants the Texas House to impeach Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon "Killer" Keller

"...Conduct still has not yet weighed in on whether Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon "Killer" Keller should..."

Feb. 17, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...Are Texas state troopers damaging the economy of a small town..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Court Rules Judge Didn't Have Right to Forcibly Medicate Death Row Inmate

Keller says any competency is good enough for death

"...A split Court of Criminal Appeals today ruled that a Fort Worth..."

Sept. 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Rooting Out the Causes of Wrongful Conviction

Commission would investigate wrongful convictions

"...to create an "innocence commission" to investigate the causes of wrongful convictions in Texas. Although she's not the first,..."

March 8, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

BPP Retreats on Arbitrary Imposition of 'Sex Offender' Rules

New rules for "Special Condition X"

"...On Wednesday, June 8, the rules committee of the Board of Pardons and Paroles met to consider..."

June 13, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

City May Face Trial Over APD “Culture of Impunity” in Misconduct Investigations

Federal judge sides with plaintiffs in key pre-trial rulings

"...over a fatal police shooting can take the city of Austin itself to trial, based on allegations that the..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Texas Prepares to Execute Fifth Inmate This Year

Garcia White has lived on death row for 28 years

"...The Texas prison system continues to kill off the prisoners who..."

Sept. 26, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Shocking Evidence of a Thoroughly Racist Trial

Of course the state still wants to kill this prisoner

"...Ama­rillo in 1998, have uncovered powerful, previously unheard evidence of racism at his trial. That trial judge placed a..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Tears for Texas Women

13 clinics to close if law not blocked

"...As of Tuesday, Oct. 29, unless a federal judge blocks implementation..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Defending the Innocent in Texas

The Texas Center for Actual Innocence is open for business at the UT Law School

"...Five years ago, when UT School of Law professor Bill Allison received a call from the..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

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