Crime & Justice

José Garza and other prosecutors around the country issued a statement saying enforcing abortion bans would erode trust in the legal system, take resources away from enforcing serious crimes, and retraumatize the victims of sexual violence.

Following the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Texas is now poised to eliminate abortion access in the state by enacting a so-called trigger law that will go into effect in 30 days.

Various Republican House members requested pardons from President Donald Trump in the final days of his administration, according to testimony presented before the Jan. 6 committee.

Federal law prevents some convicted domestic abusers from owning a gun, depending on their relationship to the victim. The new gun safety bill would expand that definition to include dating partners.

Uvalde CISD Superintendent Hal Harrell says he wanted to wait until an investigation into the Robb Elementary School mass shooting was complete before making personnel decisions. However, as he hasn't been given any details, he decided to place UCISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo on administrative leave effective Wednesday.

Roland Gutierrez, a San Antonio Democrat whose district includes Uvalde, said DPS has “unlawfully denied” his request and hasn’t responded to the senator within the timeframe set forth in Texas law.

There were a number of eye-opening findings in the Jan. 6 committee's fourth hearing that showed the depth and breadth of Trump and his allies' pressure on local and state officials.

It took about an hour and 14 minutes from when officers arrived at the school to when they breached the door and ended the standoff with the gunman.

The Texas Tribune has reviewed law enforcement transcripts and footage that federal and state investigators are examining after the May 24 tragedy.

Criminal defense attorneys all over the country are gearing up for a wave of criminal charges as the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.