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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, Politics & Government Reporter

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.

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Criminal Justice

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

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

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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Criminal Justice

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.

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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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COVID and youth mental health (Dec. 13, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on December 13, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: Researchers at UTMB are expanding a unique study about the mental health effects of COVID-19 on a generation of youth.

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Criminal Justice

Lawyers continue to push for equitable bail for felony defendants in Harris County

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on December 12, 2022 · A 2019 lawsuit alleges Harris County's "wealth-based felony pretrial detention system" fails to provide "clear and convincing evidence" to justify the pretrial detention of low-income defendants.

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Troy Schulze

Posted on November 18, 2022 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Gov. Abbott’s concerns about Harris County’s election, and actor Jason Lee documents Galveston (Nov. 15, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 15, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: We learn why Gov. Abbott wants to investigate Harris County's handling of the recent election. Then we examine whether recent dips in math and reading scores across the nation are also happening here. And actor Jason Lee documents Galveston with photography.

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