Criminal Justice
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill Requiring Cash Bail For Some Offenses Into Law
Posted on · The Damon Allen Act bars a person from being released on a no-cash bond if charged with certain crimes.
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Politics
GOP-Backed Bail Bill Making It Harder To Bond Out Of Jail Pretrial Passes In The Texas House
Posted on · Supporters argue Senate Bill 6 is necessary to stem a rise in violent crime, while opponents argue it violates constitutional presumption of innocence.
Criminal Justice
Texas GOP Bill Could Make It Harder For Nonprofits To Bail People Out Of Jail
Posted on · A new law could keep people in custody much longer -- people like Hervis Rogers, the Houston man recently arrested for alleged illegal voting and held on $100,000 bond.
Criminal Justice
Texas House Passes Bill Making It Harder To Bond Out Of Jail
Posted on · House Bill 20, also known as the Damon Allen Act, passed the House on a voice vote and appeared to have bipartisan support. It included amendments by a number of Democratic members.
Criminal Justice
Texas Senate Approves Bail Bill That Would Keep More People In Jail If They Can’t Post Cash Bonds
Posted on · Senate Bill 21 would require cash bail for people who have ever been convicted of a violent crime.
Criminal Justice
More People Are Violating Felony Bonds In Houston. No One Can Agree On A Solution
Posted on · County officials, researchers and victim advocates are concerned with an increase in violent crimes committed by defendants out on bond.