The author of the state’s omnibus border security bill raised doubts Tuesday about whether lawmakers will want to provide hundreds of millions in additional money to continue operations.
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Criminal Justice
Most embrace some reforms in Court of Criminal Appeals races
Almost all of the candidates for the state’s highest criminal court agree the justice system should change how it handles drug cases and mental illness.
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Criminal Justice
Two school districts accused of violating new truancy law
Students in Mesquite and El Paso schools were sent to truancy court despite a new state law stressing alternatives to criminal charges, several advocacy groups allege.
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Bordering on Insecurity
After a lull in 2015, border apprehensions surge
Apprehension of families and unaccompanied children surged again along the Texas-Mexico border in 2016, reflecting the new prevalence of illegal immigration from Central America.
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Criminal Justice
Court’s immigration ruling could affect Texas “sanctuary city” debate
An Illinois judge ruled that federal officials can’t ask local jails to hold on to possible criminal immigrants without a warrant.
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Criminal Justice
Dan Patrick wants Texas to buy rifle-resistant vests for patrol officers
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants state lawmakers to pay for rifle-resistant vests for almost 60,000 patrol officers. It’s unclear where — or whether — they’ll find the $20 million to do it.
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Criminal Justice
Texas agencies want option of keeping departed employees on payroll
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office and four other agencies were questioned Wednesday about granting departing employees “emergency leave” as a form of separation payment.
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Criminal Justice
Trooper’s attorneys might ask judge to toss indictment in Bland case
Attorneys for the state trooper who arrested Sandra Bland are considering asking a judge to throw out his indictment for perjury.
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Criminal Justice
U.S. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Cross-Border Shooting Case
The case stems from a 2010 incident that ended with the death of a 15-year-old boy at the hands of a Border Patrol agent in El Paso.
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Criminal Justice
Dallas Judge Temporarily Halts Mass Eviction
City officials say tenants fear retaliation if they reach out for help.
