The Texas agency that oversees jail standards is heightening its response to Harris County's years-long struggle to meet ...

Harris County has sued a Crosby utility company which officials allege has a history of releasing wastewater into county ...

Opponents of the bail reform package say the proposed changes are based on false pretenses and could unjustly keep innocent ...

Patrick and State Sen. Joan Huffman say the Senate has passed bail reform bills with bipartisan support numerous times, but ...

"We will play hardball on this issue," Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said during a news conference. At the event, Patrick ...

Members of the Texas Senate's Criminal Justice Committee heard testimony Wednesday on five bail-related bills aimed at ...

The package of bills would tighten the state's bail laws to keep more people in jail — including undocumented immigrants — ...

The operation involved teacher candidates paying another educator to take the teacher certification on their behalf, securing a passing score.

Houston officials laid out the results Feb. 12 of a citywide efficiency study that was conducted in late 2024. The study ...

In 2024, voters approved spending more money to maintain flood projects, but leaders revealed the amount could be more than ...

Texas lawmakers are discussing five proposed bail reforms, including one to prevent undocumented defendants from posting bail ...