By enacting key pending legislation in the adult corrections budget, Texas lawmakers can do even more to ensure Texas continues to reduce both crime and costs.
Criminal Justice
It’s Time For Feds To Give Non-Violent Offenders A Second Chance
When President Donald Trump appointed Alice Marie Johnson as his pardon czar, he sent a clear message to the nation: Accountability and second chances are not mutually exclusive. Our Founders understood this principle, and as America celebrates its 250th birthday, Congress has an opportunity to put it into action. Congress should advance legislation creating an...
July 10, 2026