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87th LegislatureCriminal JusticeState HouseProhibition of Bond Release for Violent Offenders Gets Initial Approval from House
Brad JohnsonMay 3, 2021
Listed among Gov. Abbott's emergency items, bail reform for violent offenders has passed its first marker after the House gave initial approval.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsNew Report Praises Harris County Misdemeanor Bail Reforms, Says Spiking Violent Crime Not Related
Holly HansenMarch 3, 2021
A report for Harris County acknowledges spikes in violent crime, but says misdemeanor bail reform policies are unrelated and are helping to reduce misdemeanor filings and use of cash bail.
87th LegislatureGunsStatewide NewsAbbott Highlights Coronavirus Response, ‘Defund the Police,’ Election Integrity in State of the State Address
Hayden SparksFebruary 1, 2021
Governor Abbott laid out five emergency items for the legislature to tackle this legislative session.
87th LegislatureStatewide NewsPenalty for Cities that ‘Defund Their Police’ and Bail Reform Among Governor’s Legislative Priorities
Brad JohnsonJanuary 21, 2021
In response to policies in some of Texas' blue cities, Abbott has identified public safety reforms he will push this legislative session.
Civil SocietyIssuesLocal NewsDallas County Bail Reform Policies Scrutinized Following Increase in Homicides
Charity NicholsonFebruary 26, 2020
The double homicides at Texas A&M Commerce earlier this month carried out by Jacques Dshawn Smith have resulted in greater scrutiny over progressive bail policies in Dallas County.