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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.

Tags bail bail reform cash bail Damon Allen damon allen act felony greg abbott misdemeanor pr bond

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Federal Judge Approves Settlement Over Historic Lawsuit On Harris County Bail System

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on September 5, 2019 · Judge Lee Rosenthal, of the Southern District of Texas, has rejected objections to the settlement, which only covers misdemeanor cases.

Tags bail harris county Kim Ogg Lee Rosenthal misdemeanor

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Harris County Reaches Tentative Settlement In Historic Bail Lawsuit

HPM Digital Team

Posted on July 26, 2019 · The Commissioners Court is scheduled to vote on the settlement Tuesday.

Tags bail harris county Lee H. Rosenthal Lina Hidalgo misdemeanor

Harris County

Bondsmen Sue Harris County Judges Over New Rule To Release Misdemeanor Defendants

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on February 15, 2019 · A policy set to go into effect this week means approximately 85 percent of misdemeanor defendants would qualify for personal recognizance bonds.

Tags bail Ed Gonzalez harris county houston misdemeanor

Houston Matters

How Effective Has Harris County’s Marijuana Diversion Program Been So Far?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on December 1, 2017 · Now that Dallas has started a marijuana diversion program, we find out how Harris County's program been going since its implementation in March.

Tags cite and release program dallas harris county marijuana Marijuana Diversion misdemeanor Misdemeanor Division Nathan Beedle policy

The Harris County Commissioners Court discussed the effects of judge Rosenthal's order during the bi-monthly meeting it held on June 27th.

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Emmett And Some County Commissioners Concerned About Judge Rosenthal’s Order

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on June 27, 2017 · Data compiled by the county indicate more than 900 people were released in a three week period.

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The Crazy 88th

Troy Schulze

Posted on March 16, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Texas

Texas A&M University System bans diversity statements from job applications

Kate McGee, Texas Tribune

Posted on March 3, 2023 · The system is the latest to make changes after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop considering diversity in their hiring practices.

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Politics

A bill making illegal voting a felony, again, advances in the Texas Senate

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 27, 2023 · Senate Bill 2 would make illegal voting an offense punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. It’s one of several election-related bills before the Texas Legislature, several of which appear squarely aimed at Harris County.

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Gov. Abbott’s legislative priorities (Feb. 22, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 22, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: In an interview with the Texas Tribune, Gov. Greg Abbott said he intends to be "heavily involved" in the effort to establish school vouchers this legislative session and backs criminalization of some health care treatments for transgender kids.

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