61. Texas Attorney General- News & Publications He is also experienced in criminal and international law, foreign communicationsand He can advise texas prosecutors on all the options available to them. http://www.oag.state.tx.us/newspubs/opeds/199905art4.htm

HOME LINKS SITE INDEX SEARCH ... Back to Index of columns An alternative to extradition: Criminal prosecutions under Article 4 of the Mexican Penal Code by Attorney General John Cornyn Even before the advent of the North American Free trade Agreement (NAFTA) the United States and the Republic of Mexico had been experiencing a relatively steady increase in commerce, travel and immigration across their common border. This heightened interaction contributes to the growth of both nations and will no doubt reshape our futures in many positive ways. Unfortunately, the increased activity also brings with it a huge negative: the growth in crime throughout the border region. Of particular concern are criminals who flee across the border to escape punishment for their offenses. Texas prosecutors who attempt an extradition from Mexico quickly discover the procedure's legal and diplomatic complexities make it very difficult. This is especially true when the person is a Mexican national. As a consequence, frustrated prosecutors often are forced to abandon their pursuit of these dangerous individuals once they cross the border and serious crimes may go unsolved for many years. Crime victims and their families suffer, and so does society, when offenders can escape punishment simply by crossing an international border. To combat this situation, I have set up an Article 4 Prosecutions Unit to give Texas law enforcement agencies a more effective means to pursue these criminals. The name of the unit is derived from an article of the Mexican Federal Penal Code. The reference is to a section that permits, with certain limitations, Mexican prosecution and punishment of nationals who commit crimes in foreign countries. This law has been instrumental in bringing some very serious offenders to justice in the last few years.

62. Texas Law: Internet Law Library Court of criminal Appeals opinions; texas Register; and related materials; Familylaw and legislation laws (summary); Harris County (texas) Commissioners Court http://www.priweb.com/internetlawlib/47.htm

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63. Texas Criminal Evidence - Judicial Notice http://www.law.utexas.edu/texas/RCRE_A2.HTM

TEXAS RULES OF CRIMINAL EVIDENCE ARTICLE II. JUDICIAL NOTICE RULE 201. JUDICIAL NOTICE OF ADJUDICATIVE FACTS (a) Scope of Rule . This rule governs only judicial notice of adjudicative facts. (b) Kinds of Facts . A judicially noticed fact must be one not subject to reasonable dispute in that it is either (1) generally known within the territorial jurisdiction of the trial court or (2) capable of accurate and ready determination by resort to sources whose accuracy cannot reasonably be questioned. (c) When Discretionary . A court may take judicial notice, whether requested or not. (d) When Mandatory . A court shall take judicial notice if requested by a party and supplied with the necessary information. (e) Opportunity to be Heard . A party is entitled upon timely request to an opportunity to be heard as to the propriety of taking judicial notice and the tenor of the matter noticed. In the absence of prior notification, the request may be made after judicial notice has been taken. (f) Time of Taking Notice . Judicial notice may be taken at any stage of the proceeding. (g) Instructing Jury . The court shall instruct the jury that it may, but is not required to, accept as conclusive any fact judicially noticed.

64. UNT Libraries: Government Information Connection, Law - Texas Law of the peace courts have original jurisdiction in Class C misdemeanor criminal cases,which are Court Rules Search State for texas (law Library Resource http://www.library.unt.edu/govinfo/law/txlaw.htm

Home U.S. Federal State Local/Regional ... Help LAWS BY JURISDICTION: United States Texas Tribal Return to: Law Information by Subject or Category Law Texas Law General Sites Topics and Practice Areas Forms, Templates, and Model Documents Constitution ... Courts and Case Decisions General Sites Laws and Criminal Justice (State of Texas Web Site) Official compilation of Texas State Government electronic resources related to law and criminal justice. Includes links to Texas agency web sites and services. TRAIL: Texas Records and Information Locator (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) TRAIL searches and locates information from over 150 Texas state agency web servers. You can search for agency information by subject, agency name, keyword, or publication title. Texas State Agencies (State of Texas Web Site) Links to all Texas state agencies, arranged alphabetically by the name of the agency. Texas Legal Research Internet Sites (Lydia M.V. Brandt) Extensive compilation of links to Texas legal information resources that may be of interest to Texas lawyers. Texas Legal Research Index (Lydia M.V. Brandt)

65. Texas Law Enforcement Links Women in law Enforcement Founded in 1988, (TWLE), texas Women in law Enforcement,opened their membership to all women and men in the criminal justice field. http://www.texaspolicecentral.com/txlinks.html

Threat Condition: Unique visitors since March 7, 2003 Conviction Records Database The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has established this Web site as the official Internet source for information about criminal convictions, deferred adjudications and sex offender registrations. The information contained in this site is public record. Peace Officers' Memorial Foundation, Inc. Honoring Texas' Finest The Blues Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas CLEAT is the largest police labor organization in Texas. They have over 80 affiliated local law enforcement associations and represent over 12,000 Texas peace officers. Child Sexual Abuse Some answers for professionals from The Women's Center of Tarrant County Southwestern Law Enforcement Institute The Southwestern Legal Foundation is a premiere Continuing Legal Education and Law Enforcement Management and Ethics training center. International in scope, the Foundation puts on high-quality educational programs throughout the year The State of Texas The State of Texas Web Site contains links to On-line Texas Government Information and Resources Texas Attorney General Attorney General Greg Abbott was elected the 50 th Attorney General of Texas in 2002 .

66. Baker & McKenzie - Global E-Commerce Law -- Texas as a signature under other applicable law, including Section or received by a courtin a criminal matter is 1999 texas Senate Bill 1368 (amends Section 14.058). http://www.bmck.com/ecommerce/texas-t.htm

TEXAS ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS ENACTED LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS OVERVIEW Digital Signature Rule Government Code § 2054.062 (1999 Texas Senate Bill 974) Government Code § 403.027 (1997 Texas Senate Bill 645) Transportation Code § 201.931 (1997 Texas Senate Bill 370) ... 1999 Texas Senate Bill 888 (1999 Texas ALS 58) PENDING BILLS AND REGULATIONS OVERVIEW 2001 Texas Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (2001 Texas House Bill 1201 and 2001 Texas Senate Bill 393) RELATED E-COMMERCE RESOURCES Guide To Online Law - Texas (U.S. Library of Congress) Certification Authority Application Guide Approved List of Certification Authorities Texas Legislation Search Engine Texas Statutes ENACTED LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS SUMMARY Status: Enacted June 19, 1999. Scope: Limited to contracts made over the Internet. Summary: This section of the Texas Business & Commerce Code applies "only to a contract made solely over the Internet between a person located in this state and a person located outside this state who does not maintain an office or agent in this state for doing business in this state." It states that a contract governed by this section is governed by the law of Texas, unless each party to the contract who is located in Texas: "(1) is given notice that the law of the state in which another party to the contract is located applies to the contract; and (2) agrees to the application of that state's law." Any person asserting that the law of another state applies bears the burden of proving that notice was given and agreement was obtained as stated above.

67. Criminal Justice And Law Enforcement Courses justice system, and an introduction to law and legal role of the judiciary in thecriminal justice system Topics include the structure of the texas court system http://www.midland.edu/academics/courses/criminal-courses.html

Degree Majors - Associate of Arts Associate of Science Associate of Applied Science Certificates Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Home Page Degree Plan CJCR 1391 Special Topics in Corrections/Correctional Administration (3-0) 3 Hours Topics address recently identified current events. Skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. CJLE 1300 Basic Jail Course (3-0) 3 Hours Instruction in human relations, evaluation of prisoners, booking procedures, jail procedures, disturbances, riots and fire procedures. Follows TCLE course #1005. Succesful completers are eligible for licensure as a Texas jailer. CJLE 2420 Texas Peace Officer Procedures (3-4) 4 Hours Study of the technique and procedures used by police officers on patrol. Includes controlled substances identification, handling abnormal persons, traffic collision investigation, note taking and report writing, vehicle operation, traffic direction, crowd control, and jail operations. CJLE 2421 Texas Peace Officer Law (3-4) 4 Hours Study of laws directly related to police field work. Topics include Texas Transportation Code, intoxicated driver, Texas Penal Code, elements of crimes, Texas Family Code, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, and civil liability.

68. Law Enforcement Academy by the texas Commission on law Enforcement Officer from various agencies throughoutthe State of texas. investigation, both personal and criminal, and go http://www.ci.brownwood.tx.us/pubsafe/police/academy.htm

Law Enforcement Academy Sgt. Vince Ariaz, Training Coordinator Brownwood Police Department 915-646-2525 ext. 388 E-mail – variaz@ci.brownwood.tx.us Carolyn Putnam, Criminal Justice Director West Central TX Law Enforcement Academy Abilene, Texas The Brownwood Police Department, in conjunction with the West Central Texas Law Enforcement Academy, conducts an annual Nighttime Peace Officer Certification course. The course is certified by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. Instructors for the Peace Officer’s course are Criminal Justice Professionals from various agencies throughout the State of Texas. Applicants must pass an extensive background investigation, both personal and criminal, and go through an oral interview during the selection process. Subject matter for the peace officer’s course include, but are not excluded to the following: Code of Criminal Procedure Penal Code Traffic Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Drugs Juvenile Issues Use of Force Strategies of Defense Mechanics of arrest Strategies of Defense Firearms Patrol Procedures Victims of Crime Family Violence Criminal Investigation Agendas Brownwood Bulletin Chamber of Commerce City Divisions Department Economic Development Email City Staff Emergency Operations Center Employment Opportunities Guestbook History Home Page

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70. Links To Other Useful Law Web Sites Outside texas. Dayton, Ohio. back to top. . Copyright Denton Bar Association1996 2003 webmaster@dentonbar.com. Family law, criminal law. http://dentonbar.com/links.htm

If you know of a Web Site that is useful in interpreting either Federal or Texas State Law; good to use for researching law; or is a State Association Web Site; please email the webmaster with the web site address, so we can add a link to this site. Thank you in advance for your help. Index of links State of Texas Links US Government Links Other Bar Association Links The Web's Premier Legal Research Page! Document Library Legal Dictionary Legal News FindLaw Legal Web Sites All Web Sites US Government Sites US Supreme Court US Constitution Site index Good Starting Points for State Information Research and Educational Web Sites The State Bar of Texas - Administrative and Public Law Section of the State Bar of Texas The State Bar of Texas - Computer Section Professional Development Program of the State Bar of Texas Texas Legislature Online ... Site index US Government Sites Other Helpful Government Sites National Law Research and Educational Sites The White House U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate US Supreme Court ... Site index Inside Texas Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists Texas Trial Lawyers Association Texas Young Lawyers Association Texas Notary Public Association ... State Bar of Texas Outside Texas Dayton, Ohio

71. Course Descriptions – Criminal Justice – North Central Texas College the Family code, Alcoholic Beverage code and Civil A study of the nature of criminallaw; philosophical and of crimes and penalties using texas statutes as http://www.nctc.cc.tx.us/Homepage/courses99/crimjusticecourses.html

Course Descriptions: CRIMINAL JUSTICE A survey of the structure, organization, and operation, of probation and parole services. Emphasis on applicable state statutes and administrative guidelines. CJCR1307 CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS A study of the roles of corrections in the criminal justice system. Topics include organization and theory of correctional systems, institutional operations, management, alternatives to institutionalization, treatments and rehabilitation, and current and future issues. CJLE1348 ETHICS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE A study of the ethical thought and issues facing the criminal justice professional. Topics include constitutional ethics, codes of conduct, and standards of conduct. CJLE1358 RIGHTS OF PRISONERS Analysis of the legal rights of the convicted offender incarcerated in state and federal penal institutions. Emphasis on constitutional principles, case law, and federal and state statutes concerning prisoner rights. CJLE2247 TACTICAL SKILLS FOR POLICE Proficiency with a range of impact weapons and/or chemical agents and defensive techniques necessary to control a violent person.

72. HomeSchooling TEXAS: Texas Law, Leepers & Lawyers STUDY WEB AWARD texas EDUCATION law ITS APPLICABILITY The the texas Departmentof Human Services, the texas Department of criminal Justice, or http://homeschoolingtexas.org/hstx2.html

Home Swap Board Discussion Board "Texas has no laws or regulations related to home schooling." The words above are from the Texas page of the federal government's "State Regulation of Private Schools" website: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/RegPrivSchl/texas.html HomeSchooling TEXAS has been saying it for years. It's nice to know that those in government know it, too. It is way past time for all other individuals and organizations giving out 'legal' information to Texas homeschoolers to get their facts straight. Misinformation about this has been circulating in home education circles for many years, thanks to certain individuals who benefit by promoting that misinformation. Let's get it straight: "Texas has no laws or regulations related to home schooling." That includes the Leeper court decision (see below) for those of you who have been believing or telling others that parents must teach certain 'subjects' to their children in their privately funded homes. In fact, your home is not a 'private school' and claiming that it is offers you no protection from state interference and may offer you the exact opposite. Confused because the homeschooling 'leaders' and 'experts' have informed you differently? Don't feel bad you are certainly not alone. Please continue reading this page and related links and consider for yourself. You are the parent.

73. Notary Public Complaints Relating To Unauthorized Practice Of Law will take complaints concerning the unauthorized practice of law when a brought asa deceptive trade practice under the texas Deceptive Trade criminal Offenses http://www.sos.state.tx.us/statdoc/unauth.shtml

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74. Opinion 95-16 of nonresident witnesses for their unspecified expenses in criminal matters. Asthis provision of law is not administered by the texas Department of http://www.banking.state.tx.us/legal/opinions/95-16.HTM

WHAT'S NEW!! SEARCH CONTACT Supervised Institutions ... The Ombudsman A bank may not recover costs related to compliance with a criminal subpoena for customer records. Opinion No. 95-16 April 26, 1995 Everette D. Jobe, General Counsel By letter dated March 10, 1995, you requested our interpretation of Article 342-705, Texas Banking Code [ now Finance Code §59.006 ]; specifically, its application to criminal subpoenas. As we discussed by telephone several weeks ago, [ Finance Code §59.006 ] has no application to criminal subpoenas and the bank may not recover its costs from the district attorney under the authority of any laws administered by the Texas Department of Banking. You contend that [ Finance Code §59.006 ] clearly states that the article applies to civil law matters and not to criminal investigations, and for that reason cannot be construed as authority for a county to receive documents pertaining to a criminal matter or investigation without incurring costs. The criminal subpoena is not issued under this article and is therefore not subject to either its protections for customer records or its provisions for recovery of costs. In addition, you feel that Article 35.27

75. Travis County, Texas equivalent to an associate's degree in criminal justice or a four years of experienceas a law enforcement or as a peace officer from the texas Commission on http://www.co.travis.tx.us/human_resources/jobs/justice.asp

This site will look much better in a browser that supports web standards , but it is accessible to any browser or Internet device. skip navigation Home Government Business ... Search 314 West 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Employment Application Download Application Current Openings Clerical Professional Financial IT / Engineering ... Maintenance On Other Sites City of Austin Governor's Job Bank America's Job Bank Human Resources Management Department 9 Caseworker Manager 9 Judicial Aide, Part-time, Temporary 9 Juvenile Probation Officer Aide 9 Juvenile Probation Officer Aide ... Volunteer Deputy Constable (Reserve, Part-time, Non-paid) 9 Caseworker Manager Position Title Code A 3273-2-16777-45-0205 B 3315-2-16777-45-0267 Essential Job Functions Qualification Requirements Salary $2922.40 - $3581.07 Monthly. Commensurate with experience Department Juvenile Probation/Probation Services Deadline Until Filled 9 Judicial Aide, Part-time, Temporary Position Title Code Essential Job Functions Sets criminal cases for first appearances and researches legal commitment orders to determine jail status and legal status, communicate findings with attorneys, courts, other county departments, and law enforcement agencies. Prepares dockets for the courts, performs docket entry, may assist in the preparation of jury lists and jury panel requests; prepares written correspondence and performs para-professional duties for the courts as needed. Monitors case status to ensure accuracy with court guidelines and may notify parties of case settings. Research cases to determine jail and legal status to determine if the case is ready for a court setting. Must be able to coordinate multiple tasks and manage a high volume of paperwork. Provides basic case information, and case setting information to the public.

76. Police Resources Dr. Roy O. Walker, Ph.D. East texas Police Academy; Public Safety Training Center;Indiana law Enforcement Academy; Institute of criminal Justice Studies; http://www.policeinternational.com/resources.htm

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77. Researching U.S. And Texas Law On The Internet Register. texas Court of criminal Appeals opinions (from July 1998). coverage.texas Courts of Appeals links (TX Judiciary Online). Case law. http://people.smu.edu/kadamson/researchustx.htm

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78. Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys, Houston DWI, DUI Lawyer! texas criminal Defense Attorneys, Houston Defense lawyers, Houston Attorneys,criminal Defense law, Houston Legal EXTERNAL LINKS AND texas CODES. http://www.texascriminaldefenselawyers.com/recent_texas_dwi_cases.htm

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79. SWALL Bulletin Summer 2001 For the full text of the bills, go to the texas Legislature Online site at http//www BILLSSIGNED INTO law OR FILED WITHOUT SIGNATURE. criminal PROCEDURE. http://www.aallnet.org/chapter/swall/bulletin/Summer01/TxBills.html

SWALL Bulletin TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE BENCH President's Letter Beth Youngdale SWALL AT AALL SWALL Reception Legal Historical Materials in a Nutshell HEADNOTES SWALL Committee Members 2001-2002 TRANSCRIPT Minutes of SWALL Annual Business Meeting Hyla Bondareff PRO FORMA SWALL Treasurer's Report Susan T. Phillips SIDEBAR Southeast Meets Southwest: A Librarian’s Personal Odyssey Carol Arnold Fried Okra and Killer Iced Tea Amy Hale Janeke STATUTORY SUPPLEMENTS: STATE LEGISLATURES Overview of the Texas 77th Legislative Session, 2001 Ana M. Sifuentes-Martinez Legislation Affecting the Practice of Law in Texas : A Review of the 77th Legislative Session Laura K. Justiss Bills From The New Mexico 2001 Legislature Tracey Kimball EXPERT WITNESSES: REGIONAL REPORTS News From the CoALL Institute Karen Selden Sally Holterhoff Visits with CoALL Karen Selden COURT FILINGS: NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS December 6 - 8, 2001

80. Texas Sodomy Law & The US Supreme Court : The Texas Triangle Online one inexplicable detail, the 1974 revision removed criminal penalties on As the lawnow stands, a gay man or Not only does the texas sodomy law trample on the http://www.txtriangle.com/archive/1029/coverstory.htm

Cover Story A Texas Triangle Exclusive Cover Story Entertainment News and Reviews Theatre Showtimes ... Home Texas Courts Duck Sodomy Appeal Once Again Lawyers 'Likely' to Seek Supreme Court Review By Ann Rostow On Wednesday, April 18, as last week's Texas Triangle went to press, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals posted its routine weekly announcements. There, along with all the other routine business, was the astonishing news that the Court would not hear the appeal of the sodomy case which has been working its way through the criminal courts for four years, Lawrence and Garner v. Texas If you've lived in Texas for some time, your head has probably been spinning from fighting the sodomy law. In the last 15 years, no less than four major cases have reached either the Texas Supreme Court, the U.S. Supreme Court, or in this case, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. We are now four for four - no losses, no wins, because no court of "final review," has ever had the decency to hear an appeal and take a stand, once and for all, on the various state and U.S. Constitutional issues the law raises. And there are many such issues. Prior to 1974, oral and anal sex was illegal for all Texans, but after the criminal code was revised that year, heterosexual couples were written out of the law, leaving gay and lesbian couples to shoulder the ban alone. In one inexplicable detail, the 1974 revision removed criminal penalties on private bestiality. As the law now stands, a gay man or woman can have legal sex with an animal, but not with his or her life partner. Not only does the Texas sodomy law trample on the right to privacy, gay advocates argue, but it violates gay couples' right to equal protection and runs counter to the state equal rights amendment that bans sex discrimination. As for the bestiality exception, that colorful detail just adds insult to legal injury.

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