Nicholas J. Ganjei has been sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas after unanimous judge backing.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces the arrest of two undocumented immigrants connected to the fatal jet ski incident that killed a woman on Lake Grapevine.

The Texas House rejected a proposal to deny bail for certain repeat offenders, falling short of the necessary votes, amidst concerns about due process and judicial discretion.

Texas Governor Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of severe weather forecasts, including potential flooding and tornadoes, to ensure state readiness and safety.

The Texas House unanimously passed "Trey’s Law," which prohibits nondisclosure agreements in sexual assault cases, responding to the tragic story of abuse survivor Trey Carlock.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Audrii's Law, mandating sex offender registration for child grooming, influenced by the murder of Audrii Cunningham and prior loopholes.

A former Texas Southern University official was sentenced to eight years in prison for felony theft and a separate charge involving sexual performance by a minor. He was also ordered to pay restitution.

The Texas legislature has passed a bill requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms, raising debate over the separation of church and state.

Harris County commissioners denied Judge Lina Hidalgo's request for funding to bring staff on a Paris trade mission, amid budget concerns and criticism of the expense.

Harris County constables demand pay equity following HPD's 38% pay raise, highlighting disparities and the potential exodus of deputies to higher-paying departments.

The Houston City Council approved a new contract for the HPD, increasing officers' salaries and adding 500 positions despite the city's looming fiscal challenges.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George appeared in court as a defendant on felony money laundering charges, with his attorneys alleging judicial bias and political motivation behind the accusations.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has highlighted the urgency to address deputies' pay disparities in Harris County to maintain public safety standards, with comparisons to Houston Police Department's higher wages potentially leading to deputy attrition.