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8 Jun 2015, 4:16 am by Gritsforbreakfast
On average, Texans pay $51 a day to keep someone in a state prison and $59 to keep someone in jail, according to the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition. [read post]
15 Mar 2012, 2:30 pm by Alison Rowe
” Nicole Paquette, Texas Senior State Director with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in Washington, DC, covered the new laws from 2011 Texas Legislature that the HSUS believes benefit animals. [read post]
24 Mar 2011, 9:16 am by Gritsforbreakfast
  The report also compares the significant differences in programming and services for the two populations of juvenile offenders—those who get sent to adult jails and prisons, and those who receive placements in the Texas Youth Commission.The report and its findings are especially timely during the Texas Legislature's ongoing effort to restructure the state's juvenile justice system, and are consistent with the direction that… [read post]
26 Oct 2018, 10:22 am by Emma Zack
In response, and with the support of the Innocence Project, the Texas Legislature in 2013 unanimously passed the Michael Morton Act, which gives defendants access to virtually all evidence in the state’s possession that may aid their defense. [read post]
20 Apr 2018, 12:21 pm by Beth Graham
The Legislature has further instructed that the Act “shall be liberally construed. [read post]
26 May 2009, 11:02 am
Sandford, 60 U.S. 393 (1856).Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.U.S. [read post]
18 Aug 2011, 6:14 am by Joe May
In addition to our congratulations, we would like to share a video of Elizabeth’s speech at the event, which was held during National Conference of State Legislature’s 2011 Legislative Summit in San Antonio Texas: Bookmark us [read post]
30 Jun 2022, 8:59 am by Elly Page
In at least eleven states—including New York, Texas, and Massachusetts—anti-militia laws include bans on the marching or parading of an armed group. [read post]
27 Mar 2012, 12:42 pm by Jenna Greene
” If the problem is with inconsistent state laws, he said “the way to address it is to work with the state legislatures. [read post]
17 Jan 2012, 3:52 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Public Notices HHSC adopted a new per diem payment rate for the Tyler state-owned veterans nursing facility: $237.00. [read post]
24 Apr 2015, 3:30 am by WOLFGANG DEMINO
We interpret statutory waivers of immunity narrowly, as the Legislature's intent to waive immunity must be clear and unambiguous. [read post]
7 Nov 2007, 8:44 am
They should start by implementing HB 2391, the only legislation passed in 2007 by the 80th Texas Legislature aimed at reducing jail overcrowding.In both Harris and Smith counties, the Sheriffs and local PDs refused to allow their officers to use new discretion created this year by the Legislature to issue a summons instead of making an arrest for certain low-level, nonviolent offenses. [read post]
31 Jan 2019, 9:01 pm by Jim Sedor
Along the way, though, Minnesota became the only remaining state in the nation where control of a Legislature is divided. [read post]
12 Aug 2008, 12:00 pm
Businesses throughout the state, and their owners, should take advantage of this opportunity to “run the numbers” to see the extent to which they’ve benefited (or not) from the school property tax rate reductions made as part of the Legislature’s reform efforts. [read post]
9 Sep 2019, 6:49 am
  I mean just imagine getting two-thirds of the 50 state legislatures to agree on anything. [read post]
9 Sep 2019, 6:49 am
  I mean just imagine getting two-thirds of the 50 state legislatures to agree on anything. [read post]
3 Jul 2012, 11:01 am by Gritsforbreakfast
"Texas is one of eight states that allow suspension of drivers licenses for unpaid fees. [read post]
13 May 2013, 11:10 am by Gritsforbreakfast
Few other state programs get so much bang for the buck, but in the end fewer bucks still means less bang. [read post]