Texas voters will decide if Prop 3 lets judges deny bail for certain violent felonies; see how it works and who is affected.

Bail is one of the oldest guarantees in American law. It's essentially a promise that a defendant can go free while awaiting ...

TEXAS, USA — Hundreds of new laws passed by the Texas Legislature this year will take effect on Sept. 1, 2025. From tougher penalties for human trafficking to new rules in schools and changes on the ...

Law enforcement officials previously referred to the death of Regina Santos-Aviles, 35, who served as the Uvalde Regional ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 3073, also known as the Summer Willis Act, closing a loophole in state sexual assault laws. The bill clarifies the definition of consent, making it easier to ...

This summer, an anti-trafficking effort in Texas rescued 30 victims of human trafficking. Texas is setting the pace in this ...

Soon, hundreds of bills passed earlier this year by Texas’ 89th Legislature will go into effect. As of Monday, Sept. 1, Texas will have a whopping 835 new laws on the books. These measures touch ...

Texas Gov. Abbott has directed the DPS to tighten the reins on vape and smoke shops that are not in compliance with state ...