/tags/nathan-hecht Nathan Hecht en-US Copyright Wed, 06 Feb 2019 23:18:29 GMT /government/2019-02-06/texas-top-judge-asks-lawmakers-for-big-changes The top judge on the Texas Supreme Court gave lawmakers a big wish list during his State of the Judiciary speech in Austin today. Chief Justice Nathan… Wed, 06 Feb 2019 23:18:29 GMT /government/2019-02-06/texas-top-judge-asks-lawmakers-for-big-changes Christopher Connelly /politics/2017-03-09/texas-lawmakers-judges-push-for-major-bail-reform A major effort to overhaul the bail system in Texas was rolled out Thursday, and the reforms have some powerful backers. The target is a system that… Fri, 10 Mar 2017 04:11:08 GMT /politics/2017-03-09/texas-lawmakers-judges-push-for-major-bail-reform Christopher Connelly /news/2015-11-24/commission-will-address-texas-justice-gap A large number of Texans — mostly middle class — fall into a "justice gap" where they aren't poor enough to receive free legal aid provided to indigents… Tue, 24 Nov 2015 15:49:07 GMT /news/2015-11-24/commission-will-address-texas-justice-gap The Texas Tribune