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A false testimony may have put a Texas man on death row, his attorneys say. He was executed anyway.
It was hardly a question whether Travis Runnels, the ninth and final Texas inmate executed on death row this year, had committed a murder. Over a decade ago, the Dallas […]
Texas court weighs whether a 5-year sentence for illegal voting is legitimate or a ‘threat to democracy’
Crystal Mason was sentenced to five years in prison last year for voting illegally in the 2016 presidential election, a case that garnered national attention both for the severity of […]
Trump’s border wall faces Texas-size backlash from land owners
Gary Jacobs looks out over the Rio Grande from the deck of the clubhouse at a public golf course in Webb County, Texas. It’s a sunny morning, quiet except for […]
GOP judge releases juvenile defendants after election loss: ‘Obviously what the voters wanted’
Glenn Devlin, a District Court judge in Houston who was among 59 Republican jurists in the county who were swept out of office in a Democratic rout, released at least […]
Bodies of 95 black forced-labor prisoners from Jim Crow era unearthed after one man’s quest
Today the city of Sugar Land is a sprawling suburb southwest of Houston, home to Imperial Sugar Co., shopping malls and endless cul-de-sacs. But, more than a century ago, it […]
Austin bombing suspect dies after detonating explosive in his vehicle, police say
AUSTIN – The suspected serial bomber who terrorized Austin with a slew of exploding packages died early Wednesday after detonating his last explosive device in his vehicle as Austin police […]
After losses on voting laws and districting, Texas turns to Supreme Court
The state of Texas is in the midst of an extraordinary losing streak in federal courts over the way it conducts elections. It is hoping the Supreme Court will come […]
U.S. Supreme Court: Executions likely to go on despite strong dissent
Wherever their summer travels have taken them, U.S. Supreme Court justices probably will weigh in on Texas‘ plans to execute two death row inmates in the week ahead. If past […]
Texas inmate facing execution loses appeal
HOUSTON (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to consider an appeal from an East Texas man facing execution in March for a shootout that left two Henderson County […]
Justices consider Texas rape-murder case
WASHINGTON — A black inmate on Texas‘ death row who claims he had a clandestine relationship with a white woman but did not rape or kill her is asking the […]
Texas DA slain in his home; had armed himself
KAUFMAN, Texas — Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland took no chances after one of his assistant prosecutors was gunned down two months ago. McLelland said he carried a gun […]
PAETEC a ‘Best Company to Work for in Texas’
Perinton-based PAETEC Holding Corp. has been named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas for the second year in a row. The awards program is a project […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Brenda L. M. v. James R. K.
- Fourth Department – Noncustodial parent visitation: Jones v. Serna
- Second Circuit – Securities Exchange Act: 20230930-DK-Butterfly-1 Inc. v. HBC Invs. LLC
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Liebetreu v. Sennett
- Second Circuit – Supervised release: United States v. Salvador
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of Alejandro G.-P and Neymar G.-P
- Fourth Department – Deaf juror: People v. Fleming
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Feldt
- Second Circuit – Arbitration agreement: The NY and Presbyterian Hosp. v. NYS Nurses Assoc.
- Fourth Department – Termination of parental rights: Matter of Kal-El F.
- Court of Appeals – Probation: People v. Brazeal; People v. Lora
Law News
- Erie County Jail inmate lawsuit to move forward
- The Daily Record honors 130 attorneys with 2026 Power Lists for Law
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Real Estate Law Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Trusts and Estates Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Litigation Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Labor & Employment Law Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Power 50 Law List
- Second Circuit reverses ruling in religious discrimination case involving COVID vaccination
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