Internet Explorer 11 is not supported

For optimal browsing, we recommend Chrome, Firefox or Safari browsers.

$65 million

The amount of money Texas has spent since 1992 compensating innocent people who were imprisoned. Texas pays more than any other state to the wrongfully convicted and a recently introduced bill would raise the rates even more.

The amount of money Texas has spent since 1992 compensating innocent people who were imprisoned. Texas pays more than any other state to the wrongfully convicted and a recently introduced bill would raise the rates even more.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
Special Projects