Texas has made significant progress in reducing the number of new crimes committed by parolees even while increasing the parole rate. Through reforms such as providing incentives for inmates to complete programs that reduce recidivism, reducing the number of inmates discharged without supervision, and increasing the use of electronic monitoring, policymakers can build on this success.
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