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Criminal Justice

Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill Requiring Cash Bail For Some Offenses Into Law

Paul DeBenedetto / Becky Fogel, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on September 13, 2021 · 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

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 28, 2021 · Supporters argue Senate Bill 6 is necessary to stem a rise in violent crime, while opponents argue it violates constitutional presumption of innocence.

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Criminal Justice

Texas GOP Bill Could Make It Harder For Nonprofits To Bail People Out Of Jail

Jen Rice

Posted on July 28, 2021 · 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.

Tags AG Ken Paxton bail reform cash bail Hervis Rogers voter fraud

Criminal Justice

Texas House Passes Bill Making It Harder To Bond Out Of Jail

Andrew Schneider

Posted on May 4, 2021 · 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.

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Texas Senate Approves Bail Bill That Would Keep More People In Jail If They Can’t Post Cash Bonds

Jolie McCullough, Texas Tribune

Posted on April 15, 2021 · Senate Bill 21 would require cash bail for people who have ever been convicted of a violent crime.

Tags bail cash bail greg abbott Joan Huffman s.b. 21 sb21 Senate Bill 21 texas senate

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More People Are Violating Felony Bonds In Houston. No One Can Agree On A Solution

Florian Martin

Posted on April 8, 2021 · County officials, researchers and victim advocates are concerned with an increase in violent crimes committed by defendants out on bond.

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Texas Democrats to kick off 2022 convention

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on July 14, 2022 · The convention is taking place as statewide polling shows Beto O’Rourke, the Democrat running for governor, has been closing the gap between him and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

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Governor’s race between Abbott and O’Rourke tightens, according to first poll since Uvalde shooting

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Posted on June 16, 2022 · A new Quinnipiac University poll shows that Gov. Greg Abbott’s 15% lead has shrunk to 5% over Beto O’Rourke as more Texas voters now say gun policies are a top priority.

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Some Texas child abuse investigations for gender-affirming care put on hold again

Lucio Vasquez / Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on June 10, 2022 · The ruling doesn’t apply to all families, but does halt investigations into some families as the case continues.

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After Uvalde school shooting, Beto O’Rourke renews calls to ban assault weapons

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 1, 2022 · O’Rourke became known on the presidential campaign trail for his “Hell yes” promise to ban assault weapons. He’s been less vocal about the policy in his run for governor but this week, after the school shooting in Uvalde, he’s been newly assertive about the issue.

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