From Name: From Email: To Name: To Email: Optional Message: Judicial election steers Texas county toward bail reform from Law360 A lawsuit challenging the cash bail system in Harris County, Texas, is at an unusual crossroads after 14 Republican municipal court judges named as defendants in the suit — all of whom opposed reforms — were voted out of office this month, a move that likely spells big changes for alleged offenders stuck behind bars because they can't pay their way out. The changing of the guard has led some observers to expect a settlement in the proposed class action brought by Maranda Lynn ODonnell in May 2016. more 7701 Las Colinas Blvd., Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063