Texas Criminal Law Archives

Summary of the state Bill of Rights and comparison to the U.S. Bill of Rights

editorJanuary 24, 2025

Criminal Justice

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

editorApril 16, 2023

Criminal Justice Law and Constitution

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

editorNovember 21, 2022

Criminal Justice State Agencies

Paroles and pardons can give prisoners a fresh start

editorNovember 21, 2022

Criminal Justice Judiciary Law and Constitution

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

editorNovember 21, 2022

Criminal Justice Integrity & Efficiency

State regulator overseeing local jails

editorNovember 19, 2022

Criminal Justice Local Government

Understanding the role and operations of county jails in Texas

editorNovember 19, 2022

Criminal Justice Judiciary Law and Constitution

Understanding the role of grand juries in the criminal justice system

editorNovember 18, 2022

Criminal Justice Judiciary Trial Courts

Trial courts handling both civil and criminal matters

editorNovember 18, 2022

Criminal Justice

Prosecutors handling felony criminal cases in local courts

editorNovember 18, 2022

Criminal Justice State Agencies

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

editorNovember 18, 2022