Now, as Texas lawmakers finalize decisions, it is tempting to view every legislative session as either “get tough” or “reform minded.” The aim is to be tough and smart, providing for accountability ...

EXCLUSIVE: In 1981, the battered body of a closeted gay Catholic priest was discovered in the Sage and Sand Motel in Odessa, Texas, his arms knotted behind his back. Within a year, Texas authorities ...

The discussion of criminal justice reform in the U.S. reaches beyond political party lines, with many advocating for change as unjust convictions have come to light over the past 20 years.

The Arlington Police Department says students at the University of Texas Arlington's Criminology & Criminal Justice ...

From the outside, the Harris County Jail might be mistaken for a high-end condo, with walls of windows that overlook the bayou in downtown Houston. But the windows are fake, and the inmates ...

In Texas, people want to see fairness when it comes to crime and punishment. Justice should treat everyone equally, regardless of who they are or where they come from. But what if the system isn't as ...