The fringe ideology of “constitutional sheriffs” is attracting believers within Texas law enforcement

Some 50 Texas sheriffs and numerous elected officials have attended trainings on the unsupported notion that sheriffs can single-handedly overrule state and federal law. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement is now investigating.

by Jessica Pishko January 15, 2023May 20, 2025

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Bad Takes: Texas prisons’ book bans serve no one, including the society into which inmates return

More than 9,000 titles, ranging from computer programming instruction to rock biographies, are banned in Texas prisons.

by Kevin Sanchez January 11, 2023May 25, 2024

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Texas board rejects posthumous pardon for George Floyd — after recommending one to Greg Abbott

The state’s parole board did not explain why it was denying the request to pardon Floyd, who was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, for a minor 2004 drug conviction. Last year, the board recommended Abbott pardon Floyd, then rescinded.

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune September 16, 2022August 17, 2023

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Report shows Texas leaders’ repeated attempts to mislead the public about Operation Lone Star

Gov. Greg Abbott says his immigration crackdown has nabbed 887 pounds of fentanyl, for example, but that number is statewide, not from the border.

by Sanford Nowlin April 27, 2022August 17, 2023

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The fringe ideology of “constitutional sheriffs” is attracting believers within Texas law enforcement

Bad Takes: Texas prisons’ book bans serve no one, including the society into which inmates return

Texas board rejects posthumous pardon for George Floyd — after recommending one to Greg Abbott

Report shows Texas leaders’ repeated attempts to mislead the public about Operation Lone Star