Criminal justice fared well in the 83rd Session. The shuttering of two unneeded prisons, ex-offender re-entry, occupational licensing and school discipline reform were among the session's key highlights.
Criminal Justice
Texas sets the standard in the fight against human trafficking
Originally published in the Dallas Morning News. New legislation stiffens penalties and provides for victims. A recent police effort underscored a disturbing but resolvable truth: Human trafficking doesn’t just happen in faraway places — it happens in our own backyard, and, too often, it targets our children. Through a coordinated effort by the U.S. Marshals...
October 30, 2025