Category Archives: DA Watch

DA Watch: Harris County DA Hires Lobbyist for Rest of Texas Legislative Session

Now, here’s something to ponder over … district attorneys (elected officials) hiring private, third-party lobbists to lobby for them with lawmakers (other elected officials). So, the lawmakers don’t just check with the DAs on the repercussions of changing the Penal Code as part of their job? Apparently NOT. Over in Houston, the District Attorney has…


DA Watch: Brazoria County DA Holds Back Release of Hot XXX Stuff Found On Judge's PC

There’s always a story when a judge quits his job, and this time was no different. Back on August 29th, Brazoria County Court at Law Place 3 Judge James Blackstock resigned his bench and pled “no contest” to charges of official oppression and assault of five different women. Allegations Involved Touching, Kissing, and Lewd Computer…


DA Watch: Tarrant County DA Tosses Hot Potato to Texas AG in Toney Case

Well, well, well. Seems the District Attorney’s Office over in Fort Worth isn’t going to make the call in the Michael Toney case. They’ve just recused themselves, and now the decision about what to do with Michael Toney is on the Attorney General’s desk. Who’s Michael Toney? Why is this case a hot potato? Back…