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Civil Commitment in Texas and the Illusion of a Rehabilitative Goal It is not a shattering revelation to say that sex offenders are the true castaways of society. They are considered to be such a threat, so undesirable, and so dangerous, that even when...

False Drug Convictions in Texas – 21 People Exonerated 21 people who pleaded guilty and served time for possession of controlled substances in Texas have had their false drug convictions reversed. This is from an article in the Austin American...

Police Chief Art Acevedo of the Austin Police Department just revealed a new and shocking employee policy. I say shocking because the effect is alarming, but it is not surprising. According to this new policy, police officers and employees who are...

A Houston school bus driver is being charged with a felony DWI. Nathan Manuel was transporting four students home from school when the school bus backed into another car several times. Residents said that when Manuel stepped out to investigate, he was...

Fort Worth PD Purchases 400 AXON Flex Cameras Yesterday, the Fort Worth Star Telegram and other outlets reported that the Fort Worth Police Department purchased 400 new cameras for its officers to wear in the field. The cameras attach to an officer’s...

Austin, TX Driver Makes Getting a DWI Much, Much Worse A driver attempting to evade a drunk driving charge and escape police crashed through a barricade late last night in Austin, killing and injuring pedestrians. Now Travis County may be seeking the...

DWI with a 0.00% Breathalyzer in Texas Larry Davis, who blew a 0.00% on a breathalyzer, was arrested and charged for DWI last year in Austin. You can read about him and watch the dashcam video here: Davis DWI. His story highlights how willing and...

Police Need a Warrant to Enter your Home A common story goes like this: police officers will knock on your door, ask to look around, tell you that it will be easier on you if you consent. They explain to you that they are just going to get a warrant...