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.
Protecting Trafficking Victims from Prosecution: Redefining Duress
Human trafficking survivors in the State of Texas deserve justice. Existing legal protections for victims is inadequate. Amending the existing definition of duress in Texas statute will enable victims to escape unjust prosecution, better steward state resources, and hold true perpetrators accountable.” Key points: Many victims of human trafficking are prosecuted for crimes occurred while...