The Latest Breaking News from Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Judge: Texas death row inmate should get new, unbiased trial

A court ruling says a Jewish death row inmate who was part of the “Texas 7” should have his conviction overturned and get a new trial because the judge presiding over his case “harbored antisemitic bias.”

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022

Republican dominance continues for the two highest courts in Texas

Three seats were up for election in the Texas Supreme Court, which handles civil cases, and three in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Democrats haven’t been elected to either court since the late 1990s.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 9, 2022

What to know before voting for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals judges

Texans will vote on three seats for the state’s highest criminal court in November. Here’s what the court does, who is running for office and what issues candidates are running on.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 22, 2022

Before ‘Roe’—and After

A look back at criminalized abortion in Texas before 1973, and forward towards what it may look like after 2022.

Texas Observer · Jul 11, 2022

Crystal Mason voting case gets review

Crystal Mason said she didn't know she was ineligible to vote when she cast a provisional ballot in 2016

Salon · May 12, 2022

Illegal voting case of Texas woman Crystal Mason is sent back to lower court

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals is sending Crystal Mason’s illegal voting case back to a lower court to review whether she knew it was a crime for her to vote while on supervised release.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

Editorial: Melissa Lucio deserves a new trial

The ruling Monday from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to spare Melissa Lucio’s life so her case can be reviewed in a way that affords her a fair defense, with the full airing of evidence available, was the right one and a victory for justice.

Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022

Texas court stays execution of mother Melissa Lucio of over death of two-year-old

A Texas appeals court on Monday delayed the execution of Melissa Lucio amid growing doubts about whether she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter in a case that has garnered the support of lawmakers, celebrities and even some jurors who sentenced her to death.

France 24 · Apr 27, 2022

Experts: Melissa Lucio faces tough fight to get new trial

With Melissa Lucio’s execution put on indefinite hold by a Texas appeals court, her attorneys will now be focused on trying to convince a judge to recommend she get a new trial

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022

Emotional moment Melissa Lucio learns she has been granted a stay of execution

Melissa Lucio was told the news that Wednesday’s execution had been halted in a prison phone call with Republican state Rep Jeff Leach

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022