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Paxton, Trump-backed candidates try to unseat criminal appeals judges
Former President Donald Trump and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are aiming to unseat three incumbent judges on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the highest criminal court in the state. Texas voters elect judges in usually sleepy elections.
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Voters to pick judges for Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Former President Donald Trump and Attorney General Ken Paxton are trying to unseat some of Texas’ highest judges due to a ruling made three years ago. Voters will decide on three seats on the Court of Criminal Appeals. NBC 5’s political reporter Phil Prazan has more.
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Appeals court stops planned execution of Texas inmate convicted of killing a fellow prisoner
Less than five hours before his scheduled execution in Texas an appeals court granted a stay for William Speer.