Texas Criminal Law & Procedure

The Right of Habeas Corpus

The doctrine of habeas corpus requires courts to review arrests, ensuring government officials justify any detention and affirming that liberty may never be taken without lawful cause.

Texapedia StaffAugust 30, 2025

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Arrest and Booking Procedures in Texas

An in-depth guide to arrest and booking under Texas law, including statutory requirements, magistrate hearings, and constitutional protections for the accused.

Texapedia StaffMay 28, 2025

Criminal Justice System Texas Criminal Law & Procedure

Trials in Texas Criminal Courts

Learn the steps involved in a criminal trial in Texas, key terms, and how cases are decided.

Texapedia StaffApril 29, 2025

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Charging and Indictments in Texas

How criminal charges are filed, reviewed, and challenged in Texas before a case ever reaches trial.

Texapedia StaffApril 26, 2025

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Texas Bill of Rights: An Overview

Summary of the Texas Bill of Rights and key differences between the U.S. Bill of Rights and the Texas Bill of Rights.

Texapedia StaffJanuary 24, 2025

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Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles

Parole can give prisoners a fresh start, allowing release before the end of a prison sentence. Learn about the state agency that manages the Texas parole system.

Texapedia StaffNovember 21, 2022

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Jury Trial

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

Texapedia StaffNovember 21, 2022

Criminal Justice System Texas Criminal Law & Procedure

Texas Penal Code

Overview of the major criminal offenses in Texas, penalty classes, and brief history of reforms.

Texapedia StaffNovember 21, 2022

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Community Supervision

Learn the difference between probation and deferred adjudication—two legal tools that can keep defendants out of jail but affect their records differently.

Texapedia StaffApril 16, 2023

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The Role of Grand Juries

Unlike the juries seen on TV, grand juries don’t determine guilt or innocence—they simply decide whether there’s enough evidence to bring charges.

Texapedia StaffNovember 18, 2022