Texas Standard for May 31, 2017

Lawmakers have left the building, but what did they accomplish in the 85th Legislative session, when it comes to criminal justice? We’ll take a look. And: A soldier commits a crime on a battlefield, maybe even murder. But should we re-think how we hold someone in a combat situation accountable? At least one Texas lawmaker thinks so. Also: Business is booming. Texas is seeing the strongest manufacturing numbers in years. We’ll look at why. Plus: We learn some Spanish words our commentator says ought to be included in the vocabulary of every Texan. Finally: We pay a visit to a Texas spring with spiritual significance, and learn why it’s receded. Those stories and more on today’s Texas Standard: