Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 988 to combat organized fuel theft rings, reclassifying tampering with fuel pumps as a third-degree felony. The bill aims to strengthen enforcement and protect businesses from financial losses.

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that failing to conduct a proper and thorough investigation in cases of enforced or involuntary disappearance violates or threatens a person’s right to life, liberty, and security. Investigations must be serious and effective, not just a mere formality.