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John Whitmire

In Texas State Jails, a Rising Death Toll and a Broken Promise

Once billed as rehabilitative alternatives to prisons, these facilities are the sites of fatal overdoses—like that which ended the life of a Texan named Jackie Wiley.

by Michelle Pitcher

Keep Reading

Houston Mayoral Candidates Inspire Yawns As Run-Off Election Looms

by Malachi Key

In Historic Vote, Texas House OKs Bill to Soften Penalties for Marijuana Possession

by Vicky Camarillo

A Prison By Any Other Name

by Michael Barajas

Youth in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department's Phoenix Program Apr 02, 2015

House Hears Broad Support for Bringing 17-Year-Olds into Juvenile System

by Patrick Michels

John Whitmire Apr 01, 2015

Juvenile Justice Reform Unlikely to Extend to 17-Year-Olds This Session

by Patrick Michels

Jan 29, 2015

Texas Juvenile Justice Reformers Take A Victory Lap

A new study affirms Texas' juvenile justice reforms, and suggests improvements at local probation departments

by Patrick Michels

Jan 21, 2015

Dan Patrick Kills the Two-Thirds Rule

by Christopher Hooks

Sep 24, 2014

Slouching Toward a Budget

by Christopher Hooks

Apr 22, 2013

Texas Senate Passes Surprisingly Tough Payday Loan Reform

by Forrest Wilder

Apr 18, 2013

GOP Senator Accuses Colleagues of Being ‘Shills’ for Payday Lenders

by Forrest Wilder

Mar 05, 2013

Senate Finance Recommends Closing Dawson State Jail

by Jo DePrang

Feb 28, 2013

Whitmire, West Ding Patrick on Charter Bill: “We’re Fixing to Create More Government”

by Patrick Michels

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