Criminal Justice

Texas Delta-8 Crackdown: Fair Regulation—or Unfair Punishment for Businesses?

A realistic Texas roadway traffic stop at night with a sealed, clearly labeled delta-8 gummy package visible in the foreground—no arrests, handcuffs or drug use shown.

Texas Delta-8 Ban: What Happens During a Traffic Stop? KATY, TX — Texas allowed a large hemp industry to grow, registered businesses, collected fees and watched delta-8 products sell openly for years. Now those products are prohibited, businesses could lose […]

Former Fort Bend County Judge KP George Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail, 5 Years Probation

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Former Fort Bend County Judge KP George was sentenced Tuesday to 180 days in county jail, five years of probation, and a $5,000 fine following his conviction on felony money laundering charges. The court also […]

Fifth Circuit Blocks Burdensome Requirements That Harmed Prison’s Ability to Protect Inmates and Staff from COVID-19

Attorney General Ken Paxton gave this statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit stayed burdensome COVID-19 requirements that unnecessarily exceed several measures already implemented by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ):    “The TDCJ works diligently […]

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