The small city of Westbrook passed an ordinance this week declaring itself a "sanctuary for the unborn" — a sign that the movement is gaining traction in new areas of Texas.
The consent decree would result in most pre-trial misdemeanor arrestees to be released as soon as practicable after arrest. One arrestee released under this bail reform approach allegedly murdered his wife and unborn child.
Harris County is moving forward with plans to place a polling location inside the county's jail for pretrial defendants to have ballot access.
Rep. Rose's bill prohibits offenders diagnosed with severe mental illness from being subjected to the death penalty.
