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Houston Bail Bonds Industry Worried About Reform Effort

Florian Martin

Posted on March 13, 2017 · The Texas Legislature is considering a bill that would keep many poor people out of jail while awaiting trial. But it could make a victim out of the bail bonds industry.

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