Rafael Lemaitre
@rafaelhcdao.bsky.social
Director of Strategic Communications and Policy for Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare. (Official Account)
"I'm actually wearing one of his shirts and it's the first time in two and a half years I've worn anything of his, but I wanted to today."
In court, we talk about the evidence.
We talk about charges.
We talk about defendants.
And case law.
But behind the hard facts and the arguments, there are people.
People like Joe McMullin.
We talk about charges.
We talk about defendants.
And case law.
But behind the hard facts and the arguments, there are people.
People like Joe McMullin.
Texas v. Kristina Chambers
YouTube video by Harris County District Attorney
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November 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"I'm actually wearing one of his shirts and it's the first time in two and a half years I've worn anything of his, but I wanted to today."
Programming note: Harris County DA Sean Teare will appear on Hello Houston via Houston Public Media shortly after noon today to discuss crime and safety in Harris County. Tune in! #watchforfallingknowledge
November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Programming note: Harris County DA Sean Teare will appear on Hello Houston via Houston Public Media shortly after noon today to discuss crime and safety in Harris County. Tune in! #watchforfallingknowledge
Anyone who genuinely cares about reducing violent crime should be very concerned about the potential of SNAP benefits ending for nearly a million people across the greater Houston area.
Food insecurity is linked to so many challenges - including increases in crime.
Food insecurity is linked to so many challenges - including increases in crime.
October 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Anyone who genuinely cares about reducing violent crime should be very concerned about the potential of SNAP benefits ending for nearly a million people across the greater Houston area.
Food insecurity is linked to so many challenges - including increases in crime.
Food insecurity is linked to so many challenges - including increases in crime.
🧵Today we are announcing a transformative shift in how the Harris County DA's office manages domestic violence cases. Domestic Violence is an epidemic - even as violent crime falls the # of DV cases in TX has increased by 26% since 2018.
October 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🧵Today we are announcing a transformative shift in how the Harris County DA's office manages domestic violence cases. Domestic Violence is an epidemic - even as violent crime falls the # of DV cases in TX has increased by 26% since 2018.
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On December 10, 2019, Sgt. Kaila Sullivan, a Nassau Bay police officer, was run over and killed by Tavores Henderson.
Harris County Assistant District Attorneys Lisa Stewart and Stephany Abner asked the judge for a life sentence. Judge Melissa Morris sentenced Henderson to 58 years in prison.
Harris County Assistant District Attorneys Lisa Stewart and Stephany Abner asked the judge for a life sentence. Judge Melissa Morris sentenced Henderson to 58 years in prison.
Texas v. Tavores Henderson
YouTube video by Harris County District Attorney
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September 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
On December 10, 2019, Sgt. Kaila Sullivan, a Nassau Bay police officer, was run over and killed by Tavores Henderson.
Harris County Assistant District Attorneys Lisa Stewart and Stephany Abner asked the judge for a life sentence. Judge Melissa Morris sentenced Henderson to 58 years in prison.
Harris County Assistant District Attorneys Lisa Stewart and Stephany Abner asked the judge for a life sentence. Judge Melissa Morris sentenced Henderson to 58 years in prison.
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When we choose to support second chances for people who deserve it, we’re helping create a more stable future for themselves and their families. Not only that, we’re making Harris County safer—for everyone.
September 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM
When we choose to support second chances for people who deserve it, we’re helping create a more stable future for themselves and their families. Not only that, we’re making Harris County safer—for everyone.
"Texas, in recent years, has been very aggressive in loosening its gun laws, and what that has done is created a culture of people feeling like they can shoot first and ask questions later,"
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Ding Dong Ditch Isn’t the Only TikTok Prank Parents Should Be Aware Of
The news of an 11-year-old Houston boy who was gunned down while fleeing a neighbor’s residence in a game of “ding dong ditch” hit home for former Harris County Chief Prosecutor Murray Newman.
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September 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"Texas, in recent years, has been very aggressive in loosening its gun laws, and what that has done is created a culture of people feeling like they can shoot first and ask questions later,"
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Today, DA Teare announced five felony public corruption-related charges against a local Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) employee and a co-conspirator involved in a car title laundering scheme.
July 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Today, DA Teare announced five felony public corruption-related charges against a local Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) employee and a co-conspirator involved in a car title laundering scheme.
DATA: As of today there are 8,876 people in the jail. Huge drop since high point on 2/2 when pop was 9,905. 900 (!) on the list to move to TDC. Average length of stay now down to 178 days - down from 188 six months ago. All important indicators that we're moving cases faster through the system!
June 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
DATA: As of today there are 8,876 people in the jail. Huge drop since high point on 2/2 when pop was 9,905. 900 (!) on the list to move to TDC. Average length of stay now down to 178 days - down from 188 six months ago. All important indicators that we're moving cases faster through the system!
DA Teare on @houstonmatters.bsky.social: We live in a democracy and we are a country who cares about due process.
April 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
DA Teare on @houstonmatters.bsky.social: We live in a democracy and we are a country who cares about due process.
Teare on @houstonmatters.bsky.social: Harris County jail population is down 9% since Feb. largest drop in a while. Not because we're dismissing cases, but because we're empowering prosecutors to make right decisions w/o fear of political retribution.
April 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Teare on @houstonmatters.bsky.social: Harris County jail population is down 9% since Feb. largest drop in a while. Not because we're dismissing cases, but because we're empowering prosecutors to make right decisions w/o fear of political retribution.
Teare on @houstonmatters.bsky.social: Last year we spent $54 million to bus people to other jails because ours is full. We empowered our lawyers to make the right choices without fear of political fallout. Result? Our trials are up 30% from any 3 month period in the past several years.
April 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Teare on @houstonmatters.bsky.social: Last year we spent $54 million to bus people to other jails because ours is full. We empowered our lawyers to make the right choices without fear of political fallout. Result? Our trials are up 30% from any 3 month period in the past several years.
Teare on @houstonmatters.bsky.social : The Harris County jail is dealing with a huge overcrowding issue. Our jail has become a warehouse for human beings, what we are doing is moving cases to trials faster than before. Getting cases disposed of in a meaningful amount of time.
April 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Teare on @houstonmatters.bsky.social : The Harris County jail is dealing with a huge overcrowding issue. Our jail has become a warehouse for human beings, what we are doing is moving cases to trials faster than before. Getting cases disposed of in a meaningful amount of time.
Teare on @houstonmatters.bsky.social: You can be both tough and smart on crime. I was elected to be the person to make those determinations. We need to recognize when there is overcriminalization and where second chances can work too.
April 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Teare on @houstonmatters.bsky.social: You can be both tough and smart on crime. I was elected to be the person to make those determinations. We need to recognize when there is overcriminalization and where second chances can work too.
Happening momentarily: DA Sean Teare on @houstonmatters.bsky.social to discuss smarter approaches to fighting crime in Harris County. Live stream here: www.houstonpublicmedia.org/listen-live/
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April 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Happening momentarily: DA Sean Teare on @houstonmatters.bsky.social to discuss smarter approaches to fighting crime in Harris County. Live stream here: www.houstonpublicmedia.org/listen-live/
You can't make this stuff up.
Politicians in Austin right now are moving to pass HB 2771 which will REINSTATE the ability of felons in Texas to carry firearms after committing dangerous crimes like assault on public servant, assault on family member, etc.
Politicians in Austin right now are moving to pass HB 2771 which will REINSTATE the ability of felons in Texas to carry firearms after committing dangerous crimes like assault on public servant, assault on family member, etc.
Criminal charges have been filed against Parnell Bland, a 34-year-old man accused in a shootout that left a Harris County deputy injured in downtown Houston on Monday.
Houston man accused in deputy shooting charged with aggravated assault, unlawful carry
Bland is accused in court documents of threatening Precinct 1 Deputy Sheila Jones with imminent bodily injury, "by using and exhibiting a deadly weapon, namely a firearm, knowing that [Jones] was a public servant."
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April 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
You can't make this stuff up.
Politicians in Austin right now are moving to pass HB 2771 which will REINSTATE the ability of felons in Texas to carry firearms after committing dangerous crimes like assault on public servant, assault on family member, etc.
Politicians in Austin right now are moving to pass HB 2771 which will REINSTATE the ability of felons in Texas to carry firearms after committing dangerous crimes like assault on public servant, assault on family member, etc.
“I’ve got 20 years’ experience doing sheet rock, taping and floating, warehouse, forklift driver, I’ve got all the resources, I just need that chance,” he said.
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'I just need that chance' | Expunction clinic offers fresh new start for Houston-area job seekers
Houstonians in Alief attend a free expunction clinic and job fair seeking clean slates and employment.
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April 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
“I’ve got 20 years’ experience doing sheet rock, taping and floating, warehouse, forklift driver, I’ve got all the resources, I just need that chance,” he said.
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"The lack of hope is responsible for so much of the crime we all experience in a big city like this..."
The line was out the door with people waiting to get insight on their cases from legal representatives and to shake hands at the job fair."
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The line was out the door with people waiting to get insight on their cases from legal representatives and to shake hands at the job fair."
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Attendees optimistic on landing jobs after job fair held in Alief center: 'This gives people hope'
On Saturday, the line was out the door with people waiting to get insight on their cases from legal representatives and to shake hands at the job fair.
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April 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
"The lack of hope is responsible for so much of the crime we all experience in a big city like this..."
The line was out the door with people waiting to get insight on their cases from legal representatives and to shake hands at the job fair."
abc13.com/post/attende...
The line was out the door with people waiting to get insight on their cases from legal representatives and to shake hands at the job fair."
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Gun-related deaths have risen steadily statewide. But this session, Texas lawmakers have proposed bills that could make it easier to access firearms.
Texas lawmakers consider a variety of bills to loosen restrictions around firearms
Gun-related deaths have risen steadily statewide. But this session, lawmakers have proposed bills that could make it easier to access firearms.
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April 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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THANK YOU to all of the @momsdemand.bsky.social members testifying today against a slew of bills that would make mass shooting events even easier to happen in Texas. Watch now: house.texas.gov/videos/21702 #txlege
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April 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
THANK YOU to all of the @momsdemand.bsky.social members testifying today against a slew of bills that would make mass shooting events even easier to happen in Texas. Watch now: house.texas.gov/videos/21702 #txlege
"We're focusing on increasing the efficiency of our entire intake bureau in order to make sure that we don't have officers sitting there earning overtime waiting for a warrant for a domestic violence case or for a murder or for an aggravated robbery,” Raine said.
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Harris County District Attorney’s Office gains $4M for domestic violence, mental health bureaus
Harris County commissioners approved the supplemental funding that will go toward labor costs related to the county’s domestic violence and mental health and diversion bureaus.
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April 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
"We're focusing on increasing the efficiency of our entire intake bureau in order to make sure that we don't have officers sitting there earning overtime waiting for a warrant for a domestic violence case or for a murder or for an aggravated robbery,” Raine said.
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Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is partnering with me and others on Saturday, April 19th from 10A-2P for his first FREE expunction legal clinic and job fair on the westside.
Save the date and check your eligibility at 👇🏾 clearyourrecordharriscounty.org
Save the date and check your eligibility at 👇🏾 clearyourrecordharriscounty.org
April 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is partnering with me and others on Saturday, April 19th from 10A-2P for his first FREE expunction legal clinic and job fair on the westside.
Save the date and check your eligibility at 👇🏾 clearyourrecordharriscounty.org
Save the date and check your eligibility at 👇🏾 clearyourrecordharriscounty.org