Charging and Indictments in Texas
How criminal charges are filed, reviewed, and challenged in Texas before a case ever reaches trial.
editorApril 26, 2025
Texas Bill of Rights: An Overview
Summary of the state Bill of Rights and comparison to the U.S. Bill of Rights
Texas Penal Code
Overview of the major criminal laws of Texas, pentalty classes, and brief history of reforms.
editorNovember 21, 2022
Jury Trial
Understanding the role of juries in the court system, and the responsibilities of jurors
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
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