Levin, Madden: We are proud to tell Texans that the 83rd Legislature kept our state on track as a model for how to improve public safety and control corrections costs. That’s great news for Texas, and for the rest of the country.
Criminal Justice
When an abuser’s sentence ends, the victim’s life sentence begins
Nearly every woman carries the fear of becoming a victim of a violent crime. She may not always say it, but every time she walks to the office, takes her children on an errand run, or double-checks the lock on her front door at night, there is an underlying calculation of what she needs to do to keep herself safe....
September 19, 2026