Criminal Law

Justice Killer Keller Goes on Trial today in Texas. She is representative of Tough-on-Crime Appellate Judges
  Justice Sharon Keller, goes on trial today in Texas on ethics charges including the allegation that she refused to leave her office open past 5 p.m. when attorneys were attempting to file a last minute motion that could have delayed their clients execution...

Texas Justice
Here is more new evidence from Grits that Texas justice means lock 'em up, actually innocent, accused, and falsely convicted. Just don't become accused, and you're alright if in Texas...

A tough sentence (but not tough enough) for tenth DWI offense
Regular readers know that I am often complaining that repeat drunk drivers often do not seem to get tough enough sentences. So I was pleased to get this local story from Texas about one state sentencing judge finally getting really...

Noting some great successes in Texas justice
As detailed in this Januray 2010 publication from the Texas Public Policy Foundation, the story of Texas justice (at least in the non-capital arena) is one that should garner much attention and praise...

Texas Governor Reaches Milestone
Today is Texas Governor Rick Perry's 2920th day in office, and that makes him officially the longest-serving governor in Texas history. He has two years remaining on his current term, and has announced that he is running for reelection in 2010...

Texas Music Mini-Conference: History of Texas Music
On Saturday, May 30, Dallas Public Library?s Fine Arts Division will host a one-day conference on the history of Texas music. Twelve sessions will be offered covering a wide range of performers and styles, including Stamps-Baxter and Southern Gospel music, Texas blues, rock bands from the 60s, two noted women in Texas music, the Texas International [...

Dumb Texas Laws
Stupid Laws in the Lone Star State

Anna Nicole Smith's Legal Troubles
Court cases and legal issues related to Anna Nicole Smith

Selection of State Supreme Court Judges
How State Court Judges are Selected

Katrina Victims See Justice, Ruling Paves the Way for Class Actions
Katrina Victims See Justice Ruling Paves the Way for Class Actions

Texas Employment Law
alleged violations of Texas labor laws including overtime pay, discrimination and harassment.

Toyota Recalls 3.8 million vehicles
Biggest Toyota Recall in History

Texas' KB Home Hit with Price Fixing Class Action
Texas' KB Home Faces Price Fixing Class-Action

BP to Pay $15M for Texas Refiney Violations of Clean Air Act
BP to Pay $15M for Texas Refiney Violations of Clean Air Act

BP
Settles More Claims From Texas Refinery Explosion