Ethics complaint filed against Texas appeals judge
Nineteen Texas lawyers filed an ethics complaint Wednesday claiming that Sharon Keller, presiding judge of the state’s highest criminal court, has discredited the judiciary and subjected Texas to worldwide ridicule.
Keller, the lawyers argue, should be removed from office or otherwise disciplined for refusing to accept an after-hours appeal [...]

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Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Texas Southwest
AUSTIN — A state lawmaker removed two pieces of art from a Capitol exhibit organized by a group opposed to the death penalty because he found the images “extremely inappropriate and highly objectionable.”
Rep. Borris Miles, D-Houston, took issue with a painting of a man hanging [...]

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Legislators OK death for some repeat pedophiles | Chron.com – Houston Chronicle
AUSTIN — Individuals found guilty twice under a new criminal offense called “ongoing sexual abuse” of children could get the death penalty under a bill tentatively approved Monday by the Texas House.The bill, passing 118-23, targets pedophiles abusing children over an extended period with [...]

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Star-Telegram | 01/25/2007 | Abbott tackles punishment in abortion cases
The disagreement centered on a law passed in 2003 that made killing an “unborn child” at any stage a capital murder. That law also said performing a lawful medical procedure could be a defense against the capital-murder charge. Last year, however, lawmakers defined performing an [...]

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TLO – Report

HB 21
Author:
Corte, Frank

Last Action:
11/13/2006 H Filed

Caption:
Relating to informed consent to an abortion.

HB 22
Author:
Corte, Frank

Last Action:
11/13/2006 H Filed

Caption:
Relating to the regulation of certain physician’s offices where abortions are performed.

HB 23
Author:
Corte, Frank

Last Action:
11/13/2006 H Filed

Caption:
Relating to disclosing information to persons obtaining emergency contraception.

Three bills filed by [...]

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