Senate Bill 709 and House Bill 1865 preserve the good intentions of previous legislatures by streamlining the contested case hearing process while continuing to allow for public participation. With these changes, contested case hearings can be protective, predictable, efficient, and economically beneficial for Texas.
Resourcing Texas Local Courts for Border-Related Crimes
The border crisis has called for record funding to resource Texas courts along the border to ensure that illegal aliens receive proper adjudication and courts can maintain their caseloads. As the increase in illegal immigration persists, local courts will continue to require additional resources, personnel, and funding. This research uncovers what resources have been allocated...