Travis County DA says indictment deadlines are a challenge in Texas but evidence is slim.
The American-Statesman found that local prosecutors in other major urban counties do not routinely miss the 90-day deadline ...
2 Texas Judges and 16 Attorneys Disciplined
The State Bar of Texas issues its March report listing disciplinary actions against two judges and 16 attorneys.
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Trump administration removes five immigration judges in Texas, union says
The Trump administration fired five judges from federal immigration courts in Texas, according to a union representing them, ...
Inside Texas' new business court strategy
Texas wants to be the new Delaware for corporate law. With the launch of the Texas Business Court, the Lone Star State is ...
Accused Texas cop killer returns to court after Dem judge freed him on bond in ‘slap in the face’ move: expert
Dremone Francis, the Texas man accused of killing Deputy Fernando Esqueda in July 2024, is set to appear in court Tuesday for ...
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Texas Round-Up: February 2025
This post summarizes some of the significant developments from the Texas District Courts for the month of February 2025.
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Texas House bill would weaken renters’ rights, advocates say
The proposal is part of a push by Republican legislators aimed at helping property owners deal with squatters.
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Texas appeals court blocks scheduled execution of David Leonard Wood
David Leonard Wood, who has been on death row for more than 32 years, was scheduled to be executed Thursday in the deaths of ...
Judge awards nearly $2M after concluding FBI agent was negligent in shooting kidnapped Texas man
A federal judge has awarded nearly $2 million in damages as part of a civil lawsuit after concluding an FBI agent was ...