Rape Kit

A total of $2.18 million was awarded to three North Texas entities.

The University of Texas says it has developed the first-ever guide to help police departments and communities notify victims about results of their...

Under federal law, people sexually assaulted don't have to pay for their medical forensic exams. Yet some have trouble getting the hospitals or collection agencies to stop dunning them for payment.

The Texas House unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that aims to tackle the state’s backlog of thousands of untested rape kits . House Bill 8 requires an...

The 86th Texas Legislature is underway, and one group of state lawmakers say they are determined to make sure public safety needs in rural areas are…

From Texas Standard: The next Texas legislative session kicks off in less than a week, and one issue facing lawmakers will be how to address the backlog...

Officials say Texas drivers donated more than $560,000 to clear a backlog of untested rape kits but the state can't find enough cities and counties to…

A state law that crowdfunds money for rape kit testing has collected almost a quarter-million dollars in its first five months, according to the bill's…

Like many states, Texas faces an enormous backlog of untested rape kits. Now, state lawmakers are set to pass a bill that would effectively allow citizens to give money for the testing of those kits.

The top local stories this evening from KERA News:The Texas House today gave preliminary approval to a bill that would address the backlog of untested…

When you go to the Department of Public Safety office to apply for a driver’s license, the application asks if you want to donate a buck or more to…

From Texas Standard: For victims of sexual assault, collecting and testing a rape kit can mean the difference between solving a crime and allowing a...