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To Combat Opioid Overdoses, Texas Gov Greg Abbott Supports Decriminalizing Fentanyl Testing Strips

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Greg Abbott says he supports decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips ” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at [link].

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Stop ‘Locking up Motherhood’: Texas Study

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Art design by Mandi Mobley, courtesy Texas Center for Justice and Equity. Incarceration is “uniquely detrimental” to women, particularly if they are mothers, and authorities should consider alternative approaches to punishment for them, says a Texas justice advocacy group. Recommendations.

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Texas Parents of Trans Kids Stuck in Legal ‘Limbo’

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But earlier this year, Texas attorney general Ken Paxton opened up a new battleground: the home. A few days later, the governor of Texas ordered the state’s Child Protective Services (CPS) to investigate families whose children are in transgender therapy. The attorney general then appealed to the Texas Supreme Court.

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Texas Launches Statewide Program to Prevent Police Officer Suicides

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The Caruth Police Institute at University of North Texas-Dallas has launched a program to prevent law enforcement suicide in Texas, reports CBS News. Texas leads the nation in the number of law enforcement officers who have committed or attempted suicide. Retired Irving, Tx.,

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Injustice With Impunity: A Texas Tale

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Now-retired prosecutor Ralph Petty earned a living at the Midland County District Attorney’s Office in West Texas. As a subsequent ruling by the Texas Court of Appeals finally made clear, the arrangement was not a momentary lapse in judgment or a one-time offense induced under pressure. Wilson will face similar challenges in Texas.

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Chronically Understaffed Texas Prisons Set Stage For Prison Bus Escape and Massacre of Family

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“ Chronically understaffed Texas prisons set stage for prison bus escape and massacre of family ” was first published by The Texas Tribune , a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

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Texas Halts Execution of Mom Convicted in Daughter’s Death

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The Texas Court of Appeals has granted a stay of execution to Melissa Lucio, the mother accused of killing her infant daughter, while officials examine new evidence that raises questions about her guilt. “I The court’s decision was announced Monday amid a bipartisan appeal from Texas lawmakers , who say she was unjustly accused.

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