Drug Crimes

Drug crime and overdose patterns showed significant changes in recent years. Statewide data indicated shifts in reporting and arrests. Meanwhile, San Antonio, Texas saw overdose deaths rise and fall sharply, mostly because of fentanyl and the effects of the pandemic....

Texas has some of the toughest drug laws in the country. If you face a possession charge, understanding the potential penalties is important. The consequences depend on factors like the type of drug, the amount, and any prior offenses. A conviction can lead to jail...

For certain, the state of Texas takes its drug laws and crimes very seriously. Crime rates remain high in the state, and still the prison population continues to escalate. Many of Texas's politicians chant for a "zero tolerance" position to be taken towards drug...