Texas crime

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.

The high court's Friday ruling sets an even higher standard in proving whether governments can be sued over 911 responses.

The Lone Star State reported the second-highest number of complaints and financial losses last year.