The affidavit of a licensed attorney provides expert insight into the operations and violent tendencies of Texas prison gangs. Contreras, a licensed attorney and former federal prosecutor with extensive experience in gang-related cases, affirms that these gangs are not rivals and may collaborate on murders when strategically beneficial. He states unequivocally that individuals who inform on specific gangs, including women, are likely to be targeted for murder. His testimony emphasizes the disciplined, loyal, and violent nature of these gangs, noting that their power is sustained through fear and a reputation for deadly retaliation.