Tens of thousands of Texas students as young as 10 receive tickets for Class C misdemeanors in school, most commonly for disrupting class, which is broadly defined in the Education Code to include such ordinary misbehavior as “emitting noise of an intensity that prevents or hinders classroom instruction.”
Criminal Justice
Making sure released inmates have state IDs is a step toward rehabilitation
For most law-abiding citizens, identification is so routine we barely think about it. But without an ID, everyday tasks become major obstacles. You cannot easily apply for a job, secure housing, open a bank account or handle basic paperwork without the ability to verify your identity. For someone leaving incarceration and trying to reenter society...
April 28, 2026