Politics & Policy
May 26, 2023
The Texas Legislature Finally Comes for Ken Paxton
The Texas House has voted to impeach the attorney general. After nearly eight years under indictment—during which he won two elections—why now?
Indictments
Politics & Policy
August 3, 2015
Ken Paxton And His Legal Team Are Being Awfully Quiet Now That He’s Been Indicted
The Attorney General of Texas doesn’t usually shy away from the spotlight, but after turning himself in for three felony charges Monday, the outspoken chief civil lawyer for the state has been shockingly reticent.
Politics & Policy
August 17, 2014
The Dumbest Thing You Can Do
Smearing the prosecutor is just about the dumbest thing a defendant in a criminal case can do. The second dumbest thing is to threaten the prosecutor.
Politics & Policy
August 16, 2014
More Thoughts on the Perry Indictments
The indictment of Rick Perry turns Texas politics upside down.
Politics & Policy
August 15, 2014
BREAKING: Governor Perry Indicted on Two Counts
UPDATE: I’ve included a link to the indictments at the bottom of this post.Thought Texas politics couldn’t get any weirder? A short time ago special prosecutor Michael McCrum announced that a grand jury had indicted Perry on two counts related to his veto of funds for the Public Integrity Unit:
The Daily Post
July 29, 2014
Is The Grand Jury System In Texas Broken?
After the Houston Chronicle's shocking and revealing depiction of what can happen with a grand jury, the Greater Houston Coalition for Justice is pushing for change.