Texas crime

More than half of Texas adults have experienced physical violence in their lifetime, according to the first comprehensive statewide survey. The Texas Violence Experiences Survey also found economic shocks, like eviction and loss of employment, have a strong correlation with recent experiences of violence.

Paxton sued O'Rourke and his political group, Powered by People, last week, arguing that the group was deceptively fundraising for and illegally supporting Texas Democrats' walkout.

The oversight agency missed key inspections and left prisoner complaints unresolved.

The arrest came after two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses were shot in Minnesota early Saturday, the same day anti-Trump "No Kings' protests were held nationwide.

Senate Bill 31 comes after reporting found that confusion surrounding Texas' abortion ban had resulted in the deaths of at least two women. After receiving final approval from the Texas House on Thursday, the bill now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott.

State Rep. Jeff Leach accused the Texas Senate of weakening a bill aimed at banning nondisclosure agreements for child sexual abuse cases.

A Texas Senate bill under consideration would lower the current age from 16 for juveniles already in the system and commit a second felony.

More than 1,000 criminal cases will be reviewed in Texas because of the problems with Qiagen DNA tests.

A trial court originally issued the protective order after Christine Stary was arrested and charged with acts of family violence in 2020.

The state task force would analyze petroleum theft and recommend policy improvements to curb rising oilfield theft. The bill now heads to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for approval.