Nearly 30,000 defendants were granted PR bonds since 2022, many with extensive criminal records
Personal recognizance bonds are meant for first-time offenders and low-level misdemeanors. But we've found career criminals, and even a registered sex offender, being granted numerous PR bonds.
Long-time Houston media member hospitalized after alleged drunk driver hits her head on
A long-time Houston media member is recovering after being struck head on by an alleged drunk driver.
Governor Abbott in Houston pushing for bail reform
The governor says this proposed change to the Texas Constitution will save lives. Critics say it will keep more defendants awaiting trial in an already overcrowded jail.
Texas Governor, Houston Mayor agree state constitution need to change to hold felony court judges accountable
Governor Greg Abbott has made it one of his priority bills this legislative session.
61-year-old habitual offender with 29 felony convictions free on bond when he allegedly commits murder
Ronald Wayne James, a 29-time convicted felon, got his first big break at the courthouse in 2024.
Habitual offender on parole, given PR bond now back behind bars accused of stealing from the elderly
FOX 26 first told you about 26-year-old Javian Major and 28-year-old Sandy Broussard in 2024. While allegedly operating an unlicensed funeral business, police say the pair ripped off dozens of people who were grieving.
24-year-old serving probation, free on multiple bonds at same time accused of trying to run over deputy
A 24-year-old man serving probation and being free from jail on multiple bonds at the same time is now accused of trying to run over a constable deputy.
Judges treat 2 career habitual criminals allegedly caught in the act like first time offenders
Lengthy criminal records and stints in prison didn't stop judges from freeing two career habitual offenders allegedly caught in the act.
