Crime in Texas refers to the statistics and history of crime in the American state of Texas
[edit] Statistics
In 2008 there were 1,092,134 crimes reported in Texas including 1,374 murders and 874 rapes [1]
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Property Crime Rates |
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Violent Crime |
Homicide |
Rape |
Robbery |
Serious Assault |
Property Crime |
Burglary |
Larceny |
Motor vehicle theft |
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Forcible rape |
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Aggravated
assault |
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[edit] History
This section explains the history of crime in the American state of Texas.
[edit] Capital punishment laws
The death penalty (also known as capital punishment) is legal in the American state of Texas.[3]
[edit] Notable criminals and cases
[edit] Gallery
[edit] See also