The jury in the civil trial against the parents of the accused Santa Fe gunman Dimitrios Pagourtzis has been charged with 25 questions.

With the ongoing civil trial against the parents of the accused Santa Fe gunman, questions about safe firearm storage laws in Texas have resurfaced. In 2018, Dimitrios Pagourtzis fatally shot eight students and two teachers, sparking a debate on parental responsibility and gun safety. Texas law mandates that firearms must be stored securely to prevent access by children. Learn more about the legal requirements and what steps you can take to ensure your firearms are safely stored.

A jury reached a verdict Monday in the civil trial against the parents of accused Santa Fe High School gunman Dimitrios Pagourtzis.

A Texas civil jury says the parents of a former student accused of killing 10 people in a 2018 Santa Fe high school shooting can’t be held responsible for what happened.

A Texas jury has begun deliberating whether the parents of a former student accused of killing 10 people in a 2018 school shooting near Houston bear responsibility for what happened.

As the civil trial against the parents of accused Santa Fe High School gunman Dimitrios Pagourtzis nears its conclusion, the courtroom has been filled with emotional testimonies from the families of the victims. The parents are accused of failing to recognize signs of their son's mental illness and allowing him access to firearms. While Dimitrios remains incompetent to stand trial, the civil case seeks to hold his parents accountable. Hear the powerful stories and expert testimonies that have shaped this trial.➡️ Read more and stay updated on the Santa Fe trial.

On the 13th day of the civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, psychiatrist Dr. Bradley Peterson testified that Dimitrios was severely psychotic during the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting. Diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and other conditions, his mental state allegedly drove his actions. The trial continues as families seek justice.

In a significant development in the Santa Fe High School shooting civil trial, the judge has denied the defense’s motion to designate Santa Fe ISD as a responsible third party. The parents of accused gunman Dimitrios Pagourtzis are now solely facing the lawsuit brought by the victims' families, who seek to hold them accountable for the tragic 2018 incident. Emotional testimonies from the victims’ families continue to highlight the trial, pushing for justice and accountability.

The civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, accused of the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, has brought forward heartbreaking testimonies from the families of the victims. Dimitrios' mother, Rose Maria Kosmetatos, denies knowing about her son's troubling behavior and claims he was "clearly delusional" in his writings.

The parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, the accused shooter in the 2018 Santa Fe High School tragedy, are pushing to include Santa Fe ISD in the lawsuit. As emotional testimonies from victims' families continue, the defense argues that the school district shares some responsibility. Will the judge rule in favor of this motion? Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving case.

On the 13th day of the trial against Dimitrios Pagourtzis' parents, his mother, Rose Maria Kosmetatos, took the stand. She described her son as a bright and normal child with interests in soccer, piano, and karate. Despite becoming more introverted in high school, she noticed no alarming behaviors. Kosmetatos' emotional testimony reveals a mother's struggle to understand her son's actions.

On the 11th day of the civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, who is accused of the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, the defense presented a gun cabinet and safe from his home. The trial is filled with emotional testimonies from the families of the 10 victims, calling for Pagourtzis’ parents to be held accountable.

On day 10 of the Santa Fe shooting trial, the father of accused gunman Dimitrios Pagourtzis testified about the events leading up to the tragic 2018 incident. Antonios Pagourtzis admitted to owning 17 firearms, kept in a safe, but denied feeling responsible for his son accessing them and committing the shooting.

In the gripping civil trial over the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, Antonios Pagourtzis, father of the accused shooter, revealed he did not know his son's bomb-making, weapon alterations, or disturbing online activities. Despite describing their relationship as "perfect," Antonios admitted he was unaware of the warning signs. What do you think about the role of parents in preventing such tragedies? Share your thoughts below.

Today marks the ninth day of the civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, the accused gunman in the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting. Emotional testimonies continue as the parents of the victims, including Gayle McLeod and Pam Stanich, took the stand to share memories of their loved ones and call for accountability. Join the conversation and follow our live blog for continuous updates on this emotional trial. What are your thoughts on parental responsibility in such cases?

Today marks the eighth day of the civil trial against the parents of accused Santa Fe shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis. Rosie Stone, the mother of Chris Stone—a teen who bravely tried to help others during the tragic 2018 shooting—took the stand to share her emotional testimony. The courtroom is examining emails from Pagourtzis's mother, who described her son as a quiet and non-social child. Parents of the victims are calling for accountability, seeking justice for the 10 lives lost.

Testimonies from the parents of victims in the civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, the gunman accused of killing 10 people in the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting, have wrapped up for the day.

The parents of Sabika Sheikh will testify remotely Monday in the civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, the gunman accused of killing 10 people in the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting.

During opening statements of the civil trial involving the 2018 mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, the jury was told the charged gunman spent months planning his attack. That planning, jurors heard, included online searches about other school shootings, suicide, Kamikaze techniques and weapons.

Friday marked day two for witnesses to testify in the civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, the gunman accused of killing 10 people in the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting.

During opening statements of the civil trial involving the 2018 mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, the jury was told the charged gunman spent months planning his attack. That planning, jurors heard, included online searches about other school shootings, suicide, Kamikaze techniques and weapons.

A former student and survivor at Santa Fe High School was the first to take the stand as a witness Thursday morning in the civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, the gunman accused of killing 10 people in the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting.

Several witnesses were called to the stand Thursday in the civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, the gunman accused of killing 10 people in the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting.

Opening statements revealed new details about the 2018 mass shooting at Santa Fe High School.

Opening statements are set to begin Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. after a jury of 12, along with two alternates, have been seated in the civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, the gunman accused of killing 10 people in the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting.

An attorney representing victims’ families says the parents of a former Texas high school student accused of killing 10 people during a 2018 shooting on his campus bear responsibility for the attack.

The civil trial against the parents of the accused Santa Fe High School shooter has begun, with jury selection currently in progress. Families of the victims claim the parents should have done more to prevent the tragedy. Opening statements are set for Wednesday. The trial is expected to last three weeks.

Today marks the start of the long-awaited civil trial against the parents of Dimitrios Pagourtzis, the gunman responsible for the tragic 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting that claimed the lives of eight students and two teachers. Families of the victims held a private prayer vigil ahead of the proceedings. The lawsuit accuses the parents of failing to recognize signs of their son's mental illness and allowing him access to firearms. Follow KPRC 2 Investigative reporter Robert Arnold for live updates throughout the trial. What are your thoughts on this ongoing case? Let us know in the comments.

The long-awaited civil trial over the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School will begin Monday.

Victims, loved ones and witnesses of the 10 people killed in the shooting gathered Sunday night ahead of the trial.

A closed-door hearing was held in Galveston County to discuss what’s being done to restore the competency of the former Santa Fe high school student accused of murdering eight classmates and two educators during a mass shooting in 2018.

In this new episode of ‘The Evidence Room,’ we’ll reveal never-before-heard details about the actions of those impacted that traumatic day and take a closer look at the psychological depth of the gunman - who has yet to stand trial.

Season 5 of ‘The Evidence Room’ kicked off Tuesday night with an Insider exclusive premiere event!

The alleged gunman who shot and killed ten people at Santa Fe High School in 2018 remains incompetent to stand trial.

The gunman charged with murdering eight classmates, and two educators and wounding several others during a mass shooting at Santa Fe High School in May of 2018 remains incompetent to stand trial.

A defense motion to have Judge Jeth Jones disqualified from handling the Santa Fe mass shooting case was granted Monday afternoon, according to court documents.

Records from the state show it takes doctors at North Texas State Hospital an average of 229 days to restore a defendant’s competency and the average length of stay is 255 days. Pagourtzis has been in the hospital for 1,211 days.

The defense team for accused Santa Fe shooter Dimitrios Pagourtzis is asking the judge overseeing the case to be removed due to what they claim is bias.

On Friday, families of Santa Fe High School shooting victims crowded a Galveston County courtroom for the first public hearing in this case in more than two years.

At a hearing Friday in the Santa Fe mass shooting case, a judge appointed an independent party to do a full competency evaluation on Dimitrios Pagourtzis, the charged Santa Fe High School gunman.

A Galveston area state senator is working to pass a law that would allow crime victims and immediate family members to view the evidence in certain criminal cases that have not yet gone to trial.

An online ammunition seller has reportedly reached an agreement with the survivors of the Santa Fe High School shooting and several family members of the deceased victims.

Officials with the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office tell KPRC 2 Investigates Dimitrios Pagourtzis remains incompetent to stand trial.

Accused Santa Fe school shooting gunman, Dimitrios Pagourtzis, is still not competent to stand trial, KPRC 2′s Robert Arnold reports, citing the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office.

A memorial honoring the 10 people who were killed during a shooting at a Texas high school in 2018 has been unveiled on the third anniversary of the deadly incident.

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2019 file photo, Dimitrios Pagourtzis is escorted by Galveston County Sheriff's Office deputies into a courtroom at the Galveston County Courthouse in Galveston, Texas. Court records show as that period of time was ending, doctors at the hospital informed the court Pagourtzis’ competency was not likely to be restored within the next 90 days. Judge Ellisor is expected to sign another order for Pagourtzis to remain at North Texas State Hospital for 12 more months. Ad“The Court recently received, and transmitted to the State and Defense, a report from the North Texas State Hospital that Dimitrios Pagourtzis remains incompetent to stand trial. AdIn state court, Pagourtzis is considered an adult but his age at the time of the shooting prevents him from receiving either the death penalty or life without parole.

HOUSTON – The debate over gun control has ramped up once again in Texas following the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School. He said Democrats see the Santa Fe tragedy as a call for gun control. Florida lawmakers defied the NRA and passed a gun control package after lobbying by student survivors of the attack. In the Santa Fe High School shooting, restrictions on bump stocks, assault weapons and high-capacity magazines and more strident background checks would not have affected suspect Dimitrios Pagourtzis' ability to obtain weapons. And there has been no groundswell of support for gun law reform from students, with some Santa Fe students openly rejecting gun control as a method of preventing further incidents.