Policymakers must continue the state’s recent progress in driving down crime and lowering the burden on taxpayers through reducing unnecessary incarceration and investing in alternative approaches for nonviolent offenders that provide a greater public safety return for every taxpayer dollar that is spent.
Criminal Justice
Moral Injury in the Texas First Responder Workforce: Findings and Policy Recommendations
Moral injury affects nearly two-thirds of Texas first responders, yet remains undiagnosed and untreated. Targeted screening and evidence-based intervention can change that. Key Points 62.6% of Texas first responders surveyed had experienced a morally injurious event; half of those screened positive for probable PTSD. More than half reported numbness or detachment from people and surroundings,...
August 6, 2026