Creuzot said the rule has been “misrepresented and politicized” and that business closures have been falsely ascribed to the policy.
The only Republican on the court, Commissioner J.J. Koch (R-District 2), lost his seat to Democrat Andrew Sommerman.
Johnson is emphasizing her opposition to “blanket policies” designed to avoid prosecuting certain cases of theft and other offenses.
Council members passed a resolution in committee to protect abortion access, but the city must still comply with state laws against abortion.
Five county district attorneys in Texas have already said they will not pursue charges against individuals who violate abortion laws.
Abortion would become a punishable felony in Texas if Roe v. Wade is overturned, but a new law provides for alternative enforcement.
Dallas Police Department Senior Cpl. Ryan Mabry and former Senior Cpl. Melvin Williams face up to life in prison if convicted.
Dallas County voters elected Democrat John Creuzot in 2018. Since then, he has focused on prosecuting fewer lower-level offenses.
Ryan Mabry and Melvin Williams face charges that include aggravated assault with a deadly weapon by a public servant, a first-degree felony.
Clay Jenkins will be facing voters for the first time since he implemented sweeping restrictions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Garcia reported that aggravated assaults, murders, and robberies have collectively dropped by 13 percent since May of last year.
After toxicology reports exonerated his wife, Allen West said her "honor and reputation should have never been assailed.”
