Community Supervision
Understanding the role of probation and deferred adjudication in the criminal justice system in Texas
Texas Penal Code
Overview The Texas Penal Code is a collection of most of the criminal laws of the State of…
Texas Rangers
Understanding the role of the Texas Rangers in state law enforcement
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
Paroles and pardons can give prisoners a fresh start
Texas Juvenile Justice System
Overview The Texas juvenile justice system is responsible for adjudicating criminal cases involving pre-teen and teenage children, housing…
County Courts at Law in Texas
Local courts handling civil disputes, family law matters, and misdemeanor criminal cases
Jury Trial
Understanding the role of juries in the court system, and the responsibilities of jurors
Texas Department of Public Safety
Overview The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is responsible for statewide law enforcement functions in Texas, including…
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) is the primary regulatory agency overseeing law enforcement officers and standards in…
Law Enforcement in Texas
Texas has one of the largest and most complex law enforcement systems in the USA.
Texas Commission on Jail Standards
State regulator overseeing local jails
County Jails in Texas
Understanding the role and operations of county jails in Texas
Specialty Courts in Texas
Overview Specialty courts in Texas are established by county governments to handle a particular type of crime or…
State Prosecuting Attorney
Overview The State Prosecuting Attorney is the highest criminal prosecutor in Texas and leads the Office of the State Prosecuting Attorney, a small…
The Role of Grand Juries
Understanding the role of grand juries in the criminal justice system
District Courts in Texas
Trial courts handling both civil and criminal matters
District Attorneys in Texas
Prosecutors handling felony criminal cases in local courts
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Overview of the state prison system in Texas, key statistics, and FAQ
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Overview The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is the highest appeals court for criminal matters in the State…
County Sheriffs in Texas
Understanding the role of sheriffs in Texas' law enforcement system