GEORGETOWN — Judge Sid Harle said today he will recommend that Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson convene a court of inquiry to review a slew of evidence against former Williamson County prosecutor Ken Anderson and determine whether there is probable cause to press criminal charges of prosecutorial misconduct related to his work in 1987 to secure a wrongful murder conviction that sent Michael Morton to prison for life. Continue Reading »
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Ellis Statement on Morton Court of Inquiry Decision
(Austin, Texas)//Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston), who attended the proceedings in Williamson County, today released the following statement praising the decision to refer the Michael Morton case to a court of inquiry. Continue Reading »
Ellis pedals toward fitness diversity
It’s been a goal of state Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, to get more African Americans and Latinos on bicycles. His purpose is simple: Riding bicycles on a regular basis can improve their health and well-being through a fairly inexpensive and available activity they can do throughout their lives. Continue Reading »
UPDATED: U.S. Supreme Court rejects redistricting maps drawn by San Antonio Court
The U.S. Supreme Court this morning rejected the redistricting maps drawn by a panel of federal judges in San Antonio. Continue Reading »
State Submits ‘Highly Misleading’ Voter ID Data, Ellis Urges DOJ to Reject Law
Letter to DOJ admits data regarding voter ID is “inaccurate and unreliable” and “highly misleading” Continue Reading »
Tour de Houston bike marathon coming back
After a year on hiatus for economic reasons, Houston cyclists are once again gearing up for the return of the citywide Tour de Houston bike marathon. Continue Reading »
Reports: Supreme Court Justices appeared unsure at Texas redistricting hearing
The US Supreme Court concluded a hearing on Texas redistricting maps this afternoon, leaving the timing of this year’s primaries and the political maps that Texas will be allowed to use still very much up in the air. Continue Reading »
Editorial: Texan of the Year finalists Rodney Ellis, Pete Gallego
Criminal justice reforms have typically been as popular in the state Capitol as rain on the Fourth of July. Just ask Sen. Rodney Ellis. Continue Reading »
Tax exemption request from refinery giant stirs debate
The possibility that Texas schools could lose tens of millions in taxes from refineries is drawing the attention and concern of lawmakers, environmental activists and educators. Continue Reading »
Ellis: Preparing for climate change
The science is clear: Our climate is changing, and we are witnessing its effects throughout the world. Here in Texas, we are undergoing the state’s worst one-year drought and just finished the second hottest summer in U.S. history. Continue Reading »