Articles About the Texas Criminal Justice System

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Criminal Justice

Community Supervision

Understanding the role of probation and deferred adjudication in the criminal justice system in Texas

editorApril 16, 2023

Criminal Justice Law and Constitution

Texas Penal Code

Overview of the major criminal laws of Texas, pentalty classes, and brief history of reforms.

editorNovember 21, 2022

Criminal Justice

Texas Rangers

Understanding the role of the Texas Rangers in state law enforcement

editorNovember 21, 2022

Criminal Justice State Agencies

Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles

Paroles and pardons can give prisoners a fresh start

editorNovember 21, 2022

Criminal Justice

Texas Juvenile Justice System

What happens when a child commits a crime? Texas law handles this is a variety of ways.

editorNovember 21, 2022

Criminal Justice Judiciary Trial Courts

County Courts at Law in Texas

Local courts handling civil disputes, family law matters, and misdemeanor criminal cases

editorNovember 21, 2022

Criminal Justice Judiciary Law and Constitution

Jury Trial

Understanding the role of juries in the court system, and the responsibilities of jurors

editorNovember 21, 2022

Criminal Justice State Agencies

Texas Department of Public Safety

Detailed summary of the structure, organization, governance, and functions of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

editorNovember 20, 2022

Criminal Justice State Agencies

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement

TCOLE sets training standards and certifies all peace officers in Texas.

editorNovember 19, 2022

Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement in Texas

Mapping Texas' vast and complex law enforcement system

editorNovember 19, 2022

Criminal Justice Integrity & Efficiency

Texas Commission on Jail Standards

State regulator overseeing local jails

editorNovember 19, 2022

Criminal Justice Local Government

County Jails in Texas

Understanding the role and operations of county jails in Texas

editorNovember 19, 2022

Criminal Justice Judiciary Trial Courts

Specialty Courts in Texas

Drug courts, family courts, mental health courts, juvenile courts, and others

editorNovember 19, 2022

Criminal Justice Judicial Agencies, Boards and Commissions

State Prosecuting Attorney

Office representing the State of Texas in death penalty appeals

editorNovember 19, 2022

Criminal Justice Judiciary Law and Constitution

The Role of Grand Juries

Understanding the role of grand juries in the criminal justice system

editorNovember 18, 2022

Criminal Justice Judiciary Trial Courts

District Courts in Texas

Trial courts handling both civil and criminal matters

editorNovember 18, 2022

Criminal Justice

District Attorneys in Texas

Prosecutors handling felony criminal cases in local courts

editorNovember 18, 2022

Criminal Justice State Agencies

Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Overview of the state prison system in Texas, key statistics, and FAQ

editorNovember 18, 2022

Appellate Courts Criminal Justice Judiciary

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Structure, role, and FAQ about Texas' highest criminal court

editorNovember 18, 2022

Criminal Justice Local Government

County Sheriffs in Texas

Understanding the role of sheriffs in Texas' law enforcement system

editorNovember 18, 2022