A legislation currently simmering in the Texas House and Senate would change bail and bond regulations for criminals charged with serious offenses including capital murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault and sexual abuse of a child is a step in the right direction to fix alarming homicide by felonies rates in Houston, according to Crime Stoppers of Houston Director of Victim Services Andy Kahan.
McKINNEY – Last summer, a fugitive took refuge in a McKinney home owned by Vicki Baker. When the city’s SWAT team arrived, they launched a “shock and awe” campaign, using gas grenades, explosives and an armored vehicle to utterly destroy the home.
Each legislative session is alike – and unique in its own way. This session is more unique than most. A slow, eerie start because of the pandemic and extra security due to the January breach at the U.S. Capitol produced a Texas Capitol that was empty and quiet rather than crowded and bustling, as is usual during session. And there is only one operational entrance rather than four, with heavily armed national guardsmen and DPS officers everywhere. Things are getting somewhat back to normal now, but only somewhat.
AUSTIN – How many attorneys does it take to elect a bar president? While that may sound like the opening to a bad joke, it’s actually the focus of House Bill 2393.
The following cases categorized as "contract - other" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on April 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The following cases categorized as "contract - other" were on the docket in the Harris County Civil Court on April 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
AUSTIN – Guarding businesses and the medical community against frivolous lawsuits alleging COVID-19 exposure is apparently not a priority for the Texas GOP, as the party leader is voicing opposition to bills offering virus liability protections.
AUSTIN – A number of tort reform measures were heard yesterday by Texas House members, including bills on public nuisance, loser pays and paid or incurred.
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activities in the suit brought by Baxter House & Associates against Carol A. Johnson on April 5.
The Harris County Civil Court reported the following activity in the suit brought by Baxter House & Associates against Carol A. Johnson on April 6: 'Original Petition Citation Issued'.
As the border crisis caused by President Biden’s policies surges illegal immigration and escalates criminal activity, Attorney General Ken Paxton stands committed to upholding the law and protecting Texans.
SAN ANTONIO - When Thomas Kelly, 59, drove by his parent’s home on Enid Street near Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio, he didn’t expect to see two of his father’s military uniforms flapping in the wind on the front lawn.
AUSTIN—The Keep Texas Trucking Coalition has released its latest video, highlighting the devastating impact abusive lawsuits have on Texas small businesses.
The following cases categorized as "contract: consumer/commercial debt" were on the docket in the Jefferson County District Court on March 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
