Open-Carry Advocates See Hope in Abbott Proposal
If the state's Republican leadership succeeds, Texans could find themselves growing accustomed to the sight of openly carried handguns. Full Story
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High Court May Answer Question on Impairment and Death Penalty
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the case of a Florida death row inmate — who claims he does not have the mental capacity to face execution — could provide more guidance to states like Texas. Full Story
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Celebrity Gun Manufacturer Sets Up Shop in Texas
Jesse James, best known as a vendor of high-end motorcyles, cited the state's "gun-friendly" attitude as the reason he opened his new firearm business here. Full Story
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Anderson to Serve 9 Days in Jail, Give Up Law License as Part of Deal
Ken Anderson, who oversaw Michael Morton’s wrongful murder conviction as a prosecutor, was sentenced to nine days in jail and will surrender his law license as part of a deal to resolve criminal charges and a civil lawsuit. Full Story
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Dignity in Burials for Prisoners and Families
Prisoner rights advocates often criticize the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, but experts agree that offender burials are one thing the state prison system does well, especially compared with other states. Full Story
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Facing Deportation, Activist Says He Has No Regrets Over Actions
A member of the "DREAM 34" — a group that marched to the Laredo port of entry to criticize U.S. immigration policies and to seek political asylum — is facing deportation. He says his actions were the right thing to do. Full Story
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Liberal Groups Fault Cornyn, Cruz on Judicial Vacancies
Leaders from state and national liberal organizations on Monday called on U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn to increase efforts to fill nine vacant federal judgeships that impact Texas. Full Story
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Proposed Rules Could Increase Use of Pepper Spray on Youths
County probation chiefs want new authority to use pepper spray, saying proposed rules would provide more local control over how their facilities are operated. Full Story
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Castro: No Split Among Democrats on Immigration Reform
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said that despite reports that some Democrats are urging their colleagues not to work with Republicans on immigration reform, the party wants to see something pass before the year ends. Full Story
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Court Orders New Mental Competency Hearing in Death Penalty Case
UPDATED: The Court of Criminal Appeals has ordered a new hearing in the case of Marcus Druery to determine whether he is mentally competent to be executed. Full Story
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Facility for Mentally Ill Youths in Limbo Amid Legislative Delays
Months after lawmakers cut millions of dollars in funding for the state juvenile justice department and ordered the closure of a detention facility, movement to shutter a Corsicana facility for mentally ill youths remains stalled as state leaders reconsider its demise. Full Story
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Activist Immigrants Hurt Their Cause, Lawyer Says
A top immigration lawyer says activist immigrants like the DREAM 9 in Arizona betray the cause they champion and can dilute important cases like that of Carlos Gutierrez, who sought asylum in the U.S. after criminal gangs cut his legs off. Full Story
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Case Shows How Time Affects Pursuit of Justice
A family is fighting to keep jailed the man suspected in their relatives’ deaths, while he pursues a chance to become eligible for parole. Full Story
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Congressional Hearing Targets Foster Care
Failures in the foster care system put children in Texas and across the nation at greater risk of falling into the sex trade, activists and lawmakers asserted Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Full Story
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Border Probation Officers See Hope in Reduced Juvenile Offenders
In the Eagle Pass area, the number of juvenile felony cases referred to Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Bruce Ballou has fallen more than 40 percent since 2012. It's a sign, he says, that his rehabilitative approach is working. Full Story
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USDA: Border Cattle Inspection Sites to Remain Shuttered
Elected officials and business leaders in Presidio and its Mexican sister city, Ojinaga, are drafting their own safety plan, hoping the USDA will consider reopening a cattle inspection site in Mexico. Full Story
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ACLU Sues Feds Over Excessive Force Claim
The American Civil Liberties Union on Monday filed a lawsuit against what the advocacy group claims are egregious abuses of power within the ranks of border law enforcement. Full Story
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Armed Protesters Rally at Alamo Over Gun Restrictions
Roughly a thousand people turned out at the Alamo on Saturday to protest current state law that prohibits the open carrying of handguns and other gun restrictions. Full Story
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Cornyn Has "Grave Concerns" About DHS Nominee
UPDATED: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn says President Obama’s choice to succeed former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano lacks the experience to head the agency. Full Story
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Supreme Court to Hear Texas Challenge to Greenhouse Gas Regulations
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Texas' challenge of federal regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources like power plants and factories. Full Story
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