This document highlights the recent progress Texas has made through budgetary and policy changes that have substantially reduced both the crime and incarceration rates and recommends additional steps lawmakers can take to build on these gains.
Resourcing Texas Local Courts for Border-Related Crimes
The border crisis has called for record funding to resource Texas courts along the border to ensure that illegal aliens receive proper adjudication and courts can maintain their caseloads. As the increase in illegal immigration persists, local courts will continue to require additional resources, personnel, and funding. This research uncovers what resources have been allocated...