HB 2854 would require Texas courts to apply standard rules of statutory interpretation to determine the meaning of statutes and regulations, rather than deferring to the preferred interpretations of administrative agencies arguing before them.
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