Bexar County’s Assumed Name Filings Raise Oversight Questions
Since 2019, Bexar County has accepted thousands of business filings that list only a P.O. Box — despite a state law requiring a residence address.
Clerk Lucy Adame-Clark’s office says it follows the statute but does not require a street or residential address. Other counties, like Guadalupe and Comal, require physical addresses but still process incomplete forms. The Hawk’s Eye has contacted the Texas Rangers to ask whether these filing practices raise compliance concerns under Texas law.
Texas Civil Rights Attorney Sues Tarrant County Over LEOSA Arrest and Free Speech Violation
A Texas civil rights attorney has filed a federal lawsuit against Tarrant County officials, alleging he was unlawfully detained, physically assaulted, and silenced at public meetings while lawfully armed and speaking out about jail deaths. The suit accuses County Judge Tim O’Hare and sheriff’s deputies of violating his First, Second, and Fourth Amendment rights, rejecting his LEOSA credentials, and enforcing unconstitutional “decorum” rules to suppress dissent. The case could set major precedent on free speech, lawful carry, and police accountability in Texas government.
Judge Amber Givens Sanctioned Over Virtual Court Hoax, Secret Recording of Fellow Judge
Judge Amber Givens has been sanctioned twice by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct after directing or allowing a staffer to impersonate her during a virtual court hearing and later secretly recording a fellow judge without his consent. In a separate case, Givens illegally jailed two men despite having been formally recused from their cases. The Commission found her conduct violated constitutional due process and multiple judicial canons, calling it a pattern of willful behavior that discredits the Texas judiciary.
Audit: Texas Commission on Jail Standards Mishandled Complaints, Missed Inspections
A new state audit reveals major oversight failures by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, including mishandled inmate complaints, inaccurate data, and missed jail inspections. From 2022 to 2024, the Commission received over 9,700 complaints and was notified of nearly 300 in-custody deaths, but auditors found the agency failed to investigate some cases, misclassified complaints, and lacked proper inspection tracking. The findings raise concerns about the Commission’s ability to ensure safe, secure, and compliant jail conditions across Texas.
Texas JP Sanctioned for Promoting Businesses and Posting Trump Endorsement
Montgomery County Justice of the Peace Jason Dunn has been publicly admonished by the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct for ethics violations involving social media misuse, improper promotion of private businesses, acceptance of gifts, solicitation of charitable funds, and political endorsements. The Commission found that Dunn used both his personal and official Facebook pages to advertise local fundraisers and businesses — some of which had donated food to his court — and shared a political post supporting Donald Trump. He has been ordered to complete judicial education on the use of social media and ethics.
Cameron County Jail Lacked Observation Records in Death Review
Cameron County Jail was cited by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards following a February 2025 inmate death and a review that revealed a 3-hour gap in required inmate checks. No video footage was available, and the state issued a formal notice of non-compliance. Despite the severity of the findings, the incident appears unreported in local media — raising questions about oversight, transparency, and jail operations.
El Paso Police Tase Army Veteran 13 Times for Filming—Charges Dropped After Video Emerges
A retired Army veteran was tased 13 times by El Paso Police while filming officers outside a downtown bar. Video later contradicted the official reports, and all charges were dropped by the El Paso County DA. A new lawsuit claims retaliation, excessive force, and unconstitutional policies that criminalize filming public officials.
Judd Stone and Chris Hilton Defended Ken Paxton—Now They Say Brent Webster Tried to Destroy Their Careers
When former high-ranking state attorneys Judd Stone and Christopher Hilton filed a public records request to investigate alleged misconduct by First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster, they didn’t expect the retaliation to come in the form of a fabricated email accusing them of sexual harassment—written more than a year after they left the agency. Now, Stone and Hilton are suing Webster, alleging he weaponized state resources to smear their names and sabotage their law firm.
Jordan Eskew Hired to Defend Ken Paxton, She Says the Real Abuse Came From Inside the Firm
Jordan Eskew left the Texas Attorney General’s Office to help defend Ken Paxton during his impeachment, working under two former top state attorneys who started their own firm. Less than five months later, she says that same firm subjected her to harassment, verbal abuse, and unpaid wages. Now, with the backing of a state agency’s findings, she’s taking them to court.
Appeals Court: State Can Try Ex-Williamson County Sheriff for Destroyed ‘Live PD’ Footage
The footage is gone. A man died. Now a Texas appeals court says former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody can be tried for evidence tampering. Prosecutors allege he helped destroy Live PD video linked to the in-custody death of Javier Ambler. The court rejected claims that federal privacy law blocked the case, reviving one of Texas’s most high-profile police misconduct prosecutions.