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House Passes Bill To Raise Age Of Criminal Responsibility From 17 to 18

Johnathan Silver, Texas Tribune

Posted on April 21, 2017 · The "Raise the Age" bill, would move 17-year-old offenders from the adult criminal justice system to its juvenile justice counterpart beginning 2021.

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Advocates Hope To End Policy In Texas Of Jailing Poor For Unpaid Fines

Johnathan Silver, Texas Tribune

Posted on March 14, 2017 · Thousands of Texans are at risk of being arrested at any given moment for not paying fines often related to traffic offenses or other city ordinance violations, according to a recent report.

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Texas House Committee Report Lays Foundation For ‘Sandra Bland Act’

Johnathan Silver, Texas Tribune

Posted on February 3, 2017 · The Sandra Bland Act would address race, poverty, mental health and accountability in law enforcement and corrections, its author says.

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$25 Million Proposal Would Fund Bulletproof Vests For Patrol Officers In Texas

Johnathan Silver, Texas Tribune

Posted on January 13, 2017 · Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants lawmakers to pass a $25 million grant program to pay for bulletproof vests for all patrol officers in Texas.

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Rodney Ellis Leaves Texas Senate With Criminal Justice Legacy

Johnathan Silver, Texas Tribune

Posted on January 9, 2017 · The 2017 legislative session will open without former state Sen. Rodney Ellis, a 26-year lawmaker who became a criminal justice reform titan in the upper chamber.

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At ‘Day With Dad’ Prison Event, Leaping Hugs And Difficult Discussions

Johnathan Silver, Texas Tribune

Posted on November 15, 2016 · As their children slowly gathered on the other side of the gym, the 29 reserved men instantly transformed into 29 gleaming dads. For some of the fathers, this may be their only chance to see their children all year.

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Texas Senator Wants Teens To Learn What To Do During Police Stops

Johnathan Silver, Texas Tribune

Posted on October 5, 2016 · "Comply, then complain" and similar phrases could become all too familiar to Texas' newest drivers, as lawmakers work this week to push two solutions to the rift between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve.

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Sandra Bland’s Family Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Johnathan Silver, Texas Tribune

Posted on September 15, 2016 · The family of Sandra Bland — who died last year in a Waller County Jail cell — has reached a settlement with Texas officials in a wrongful death lawsuit, a lawyer for the family said Thursday.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Waller County Over Gun Ban

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Posted on August 31, 2016 · Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Waller County over its ban on guns at its courthouse.

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Trooper In Sandra Bland Case Set For Arraignment

Johnathan Silver, Texas Tribune

Posted on February 4, 2016 · Brian Encinia's arraignment on a perjury charge will be held in March, the Waller County District Clerk's office confirmed.

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Arraignment Set For DPS Trooper Who Arrested Sandra Bland

Johnathan Silver, Texas Tribune

Posted on January 15, 2016 · Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Brian Encinia will appear in a Waller County courtroom on March 23 for his arraignment on a perjury charge related to his arrest of Sandra Bland, according to the county clerk

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Grand Jury To Reconvene Over Sandra Bland Case

Johnathan Silver, Texas Tribune

Posted on January 6, 2016 · A Waller County grand jury will meet again Wednesday to continue considering charges in connection with the arrest and death of Sandra Bland.

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