Texas lawmakers can achieve the dual goals of justice and mercy by allowing those that have been law-abiding for five years after successfully completing deferred adjudication probation for a nonviolent offense to clear their record.
Criminal Justice
For Every Woman Who Locks Her Car Twice
There is a common thread connecting women everywhere. Whether you’re a young professional walking to the subway after work—headphones in, keys clenched between your fingers—or a mother finishing a Target run, buckling your toddler into a car seat while scanning the parking lot, there is a shared experience beneath it all. A quiet but constant...
May 21, 2026