The debate over bail reform is intensifying in Texas, with Governor Greg Abbott declaring it an emergency item.

The Texas Senate passed a trio of legislation from Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) on Wednesday aimed at tightening rules ...

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have prioritized efforts to tighten bail laws, saying Harris County judges are ...

Senate passed a trio of proposed laws from Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) on Wednesday aimed at tightening rules around bail ...

The package was fast-tracked after Gov. Greg Abbott declared “bail reform” an emergency item. The bills now head to the House ...

Back in mid-2018, there were roughly 400 people ahead of Fernando on the state’s maximum security state hospital waitlist, waiting an average of more than 200 days, according to state data. Fast ...

Jaime Esparza, a longtime El Paso criminal justice public servant, stepped down from his position as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas.

On Wednesday, a routine budget hearing for the Texas Lottery Commission turned into a harsh warning from lawmakers. The Senate Finance Committee urged the commission to take action to ban courier ...

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is committed to enhancing public safety by prioritizing the rehabilitation of ...

At Houston's top Gold Ribbon campus, Spring ISD's Wunsche High School, students build houses, care for sick pets and earn ...

Members of the Texas Senate's Criminal Justice Committee heard testimony Wednesday on five bail-related bills aimed at ...

KFDM/Fox 4 News has learned two firms representing more than 2,000 clients have reached a preliminary settlement with a ...