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The Texas Tribune on MSN1d
Texas lawmakers want to exempt police from deadly conduct charges
Local prosecutors have used the charge to punish police accused of misconduct. Legislation that would prevent that is ...
Texas bill could alter police accountability in use-of-force cases
A new bill moving through the Texas Legislature, House Bill 2436, could significantly change how police officers are held accountable in use-of-force cases. The ...
Texas Standard6d
Why doesn’t Texas law regulate police chases? State lawmakers, experts explain
State lawmakers and criminal justice experts offer some insight into what drives the lawmaking process in Texas and whether ...
Police arrest Texas man after road rage shooting in Lonoke County
The Arkansas State Police arrested a Houston man after a road rage shooting in Lonoke County on Saturday. LONOKE COUNTY, Ark.
FOX 7 Austin on MSN1d
Texas lawmakers advance bill to exempt police from deadly conduct charges
The Texas House voted on a bill that would protect on-duty law enforcement officers from deadly conduct prosecution.
KERA News8d
Why doesn't Texas law regulate police chases? State lawmakers, experts explain
Most states — including Texas — have no idea how many chases happen within their own state beyond how highway troopers engage. Despite their prominence in policing and the risk they pose ...
Houston Public Media8d
Why doesn’t Texas law regulate police chases? State lawmakers, experts explain
Most states — including Texas — have no idea how many chases happen within their own state beyond how highway troopers engage. Despite their prominence in policing and the risk they pose ...