Texas House endorses death option for repeat child sex offenders
A bill approved 118-23 creates continual sexual abuse of a young child as a crime with a minimum 25 years to life, and possible death penalty on a second offense. The measure, named Jessica's Law, targets repeat offenders, removes statute of limitations, and includes a Romeo and Juliet exception. It awaits a final vote before the Senate.
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Lawmakers push bills to create inspector general at TYC
In Austin, lawmakers propose a chief inspector general with licensed peace officers at Texas Youth Commission facilities to probe abuse allegations and shield investigations from board interference. The emergency measures also seek to expand the criminal justice unit’s jurisdiction to prosecute IG findings.
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Bill filed to require risk management training for fraternity advisers
Sen. Robert Duncan filed legislation to require all faculty advisers officers and pledges at college fraternities to attend an annual risk management seminar each fall. The measure cites the 2002 Texas Tech freshman Clay Warren death and asks the Texas Department of Insurance to study costs and coverages for university groups.
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Pilot and daughter die in Bedford plane crash
An Indiana pilot killed himself and his 8-year-old daughter Emily in a deliberate single engine Cessna crash into his former mother in law Vivian Pace's house in Bedford near Bloomington. Investigators say initial findings point to an intentional act pending NTSB review which may take up to a year.
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Walter Reed hospital overhaul prompts congressional probe
Lawmakers pressed Army leaders over Walter Reed Army Medical Center conditions amid new revelations about housing, red tape and patient care. VA chief Nicholson announced 100 new patient advocates as reforms begin, while Gates and Harvey faced resignations and leadership shakeups amid questions on prior knowledge.
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