The latest criminal justice news from The Texas Tribune.
A North Texas man charged with capital murder after slipping mifepristone into his girlfriend’s food signals another attempt to rein in abortion pills. Full Story
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A judge could set a new execution date for no sooner than 90 days from now, though Roberson has a pending appeal. Full Story
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Texas lawmakers approved a sweeping package to overhaul the state’s bail system, a longtime priority of Gov. Greg Abbott’s. Full Story
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The agency said there was no additional active threat, as Austin demonstrators took aim at the Trump administration. Full Story
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Lawmakers have approved funding clinical trials for ibogaine as a treatment for addiction and brain trauma. It comes as Texas contemplates banning THC. Full Story
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The 33 potential voting violations are a tiny fraction of the roughly 11 million who cast ballots in the November 2024 election. Full Story
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People at the raided house say they rented it for a birthday party and deny any connection to the gang. One man says law enforcement accused him of being in Tren de Aragua because of his tattoo. Full Story
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The Legislature wrapped up without the same drama that defined the end of the last two sessions, with state GOP leaders checking off nearly everything on their to-do lists. Full Story
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House Bill 3006 would have required the installation of climate control in state prison by 2032. Full Story
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Supporters said the proposal, which sought to amend the state constitution, would improve safety. Critics said it would violate due process and unfairly target minority groups. Full Story
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The harassment allegedly took place while the two were on leave from the agency working on Paxton’s impeachment defense. Full Story
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Senate Bill 1362 would prevent officials from taking someone’s firearms if they haven’t been charged with a crime or aren’t subject to a protective order under the Texas Family Code. Full Story
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Much of the debate focused on the tense relationship between cities and the Texas Legislature. The bill is head to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. Full Story
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Democrats declined to support Senate Joint Resolution 87, which sprinted through the Senate and needed 100 votes to clear the lower chamber. Full Story
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Gov. Greg Abbott called a special legislative session asking lawmakers to instead strictly regulate the substance. Full Story
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Detainees say they’re being held in solitary confinement after family members helped them post about their situation on social media. Full Story
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Matthew Johnson, who testified he did not intend to kill the elderly clerk, received the death penalty in 2013. The execution is Texas’ fourth and may be the last for 2025. Full Story
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The House passage of the measure asking voters to amend the state Constitution to tighten the state’s bail laws hands a major policy win to Gov. Greg Abbott. Full Story
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A high school victim was one of the victims, but she and her mother fought back, with the help of Senator Ted Cruz. Full Story
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House Bill 3006 would require the installation of climate control in state prison facilities by 2032. Full Story
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