[Texas Fossil]

Can’t they bring charges without a Grand Jury?

Waiting to see the first “No Bill”. I expect many.

[Cboldt]

-- Can't they bring charges without a Grand Jury? --

No and yes.

First the "no" explanation. All are accused of committing a felony. Under the Texas constitution, indictment on a felony can only be done via grand jury.

... no person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense, unless on an indictment of a grand jury, except in cases in which the punishment is by fine or imprisonment, otherwise than in the penitentiary, in cases of impeachment, and in cases arising in the army or navy, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger.

However, the DA can charge whatever he wants, where the punishment for the offense is fine or imprisonment other than the penitentary.

[Cboldt]

-- Waiting to see the first "No Bill". I expect many. --

I don't think there will be any announcement of those. The accusations go stale unless the grand jury brings an indictment, and the DA wants to keep the accused, accused, as long as possible. Informing the accused of a no bill removes the accusation, and relieves them of bail and attending bail conditions.

Just letting the accusations go stale shifts the burden to the accused, to bring the case up to the court and get the bail lifted.