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Criminal Justice Statewide NewsAbbott Calls on Patrick, Phelan for Legislation to Criminalize Removal of Ankle Monitors

Holly HansenJanuary 4, 2023

After two monitored parolees allegedly murdered three people in Dallas last year, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an investigation into parole supervision.

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Criminal Justice Statewide NewsGov. Abbott Orders Investigation After Multiple Paroled Inmates Commit Murders

Holly HansenDecember 19, 2022

After two parolees wearing ankle monitors allegedly committed murders in Dallas, Gov. Abbott has ordered an investigation into “possible lapses.”

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87th Legislature Criminal JusticeState Lawmakers Confront District Attorney as Melissa Lucio’s Controversial Execution Approaches

Hayden SparksApril 13, 2022

A Cameron County jury convicted Melissa Lucio in 2008 on a charge of capital murder in the death of her two-year-old daughter.

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Civil Society Criminal Justice IssuesTexas Parole Board Withdraws 25 Clemency Recommendations, Including George Floyd

Hayden SparksDecember 27, 2021

A defense attorney sought to have George Floyd posthumously pardoned for a 2004 drug offense.