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Tracking the Promise: How DA Kelly Higgins Has Handled Public Integrity Cases

Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins campaigned on a pledge to prosecute abuse of power “without regard for status or party.” Now, after almost three years in office, the public record offers a clearer picture. From four no-billed fatal-force cases to deferred prosecutions, pending indictments, and ongoing civil rights litigation, we review the outcomes — and the gaps — in Higgins’ public integrity record.

Comal County Deputies Accused of Assaulting Grieving Parents

A federal lawsuit claims two Comal County deputies used excessive force against a grieving mother and father just moments after they arrived at the scene of their son’s suicide. One deputy allegedly slammed the mother into a patrol vehicle; the other is accused of tackling the father, causing a seizure and serious injuries. The suit names both deputies and the county, citing failures in training and oversight.