Charging and Indictments in Texas
How criminal charges are filed, reviewed, and challenged in Texas before a case ever reaches trial.
editorApril 26, 2025
Law Enforcement in Texas
Mapping Texas' vast and complex law enforcement system
Texas Rangers
Understanding the role of the Texas Rangers in state law enforcement
editorNovember 21, 2022
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
Paroles and pardons can give prisoners a fresh start
editorNovember 21, 2022
Texas Juvenile Justice System
What happens when a child commits a crime? Texas law handles this is a variety of ways.
editorNovember 21, 2022
Jury Trial
Understanding the role of juries in the court system, and the responsibilities of jurors
editorNovember 21, 2022
Texas Penal Code
Overview of the major criminal laws of Texas, pentalty classes, and brief history of reforms.
editorNovember 21, 2022
Community Supervision
Understanding the role of probation and deferred adjudication in the criminal justice system in Texas
editorApril 16, 2023
The Role of Grand Juries
Understanding the role of grand juries in the criminal justice system
editorNovember 18, 2022
County Jails in Texas
Understanding the role and operations of county jails in Texas
editorNovember 19, 2022
Specialty Courts in Texas
Drug courts, family courts, mental health courts, juvenile courts, and others
editorNovember 19, 2022
State Prosecuting Attorney
Office representing the State of Texas in death penalty appeals
editorNovember 19, 2022
District Courts in Texas
Trial courts handling both civil and criminal matters
editorNovember 18, 2022
District Attorneys in Texas
Prosecutors handling felony criminal cases in local courts
editorNovember 18, 2022
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Structure, role, and FAQ about Texas' highest criminal court
editorNovember 18, 2022
County Sheriffs in Texas
Understanding the role of sheriffs in Texas' law enforcement system
editorNovember 18, 2022
Constables in Texas
Understanding the role of constables in Texas' law enforcement system
editorNovember 18, 2022
Texas Department of Public Safety
Detailed summary of the structure, organization, governance, and functions of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
editorNovember 20, 2022
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Overview of the state prison system in Texas, key statistics, and FAQ
editorNovember 18, 2022
Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
TCOLE sets training standards and certifies all peace officers in Texas.
editorNovember 19, 2022