Some claim that in recent years the state’s budget has not kept up with population growth and inflation. This is not true. In fact, after accounting for the fact that property value increases have reduced state-level spending in public education, state spending is rising, even after accounting for population growth and inflation.
Protecting Trafficking Victims from Prosecution: Redefining Duress
Human trafficking survivors in the State of Texas deserve justice. Existing legal protections for victims is inadequate. Amending the existing definition of duress in Texas statute will enable victims to escape unjust prosecution, better steward state resources, and hold true perpetrators accountable.” Key points: Many victims of human trafficking are prosecuted for crimes occurred while...