Advocates make the case against bail reform: 'Texas' pretrial system is broken'

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Advocates make the case against bail reform: 'Texas' pretrial system is broken'

AUSTIN (Nexstar) -- While the Texas Senate passed every part of State Sen. Joan Huffman's, R - Houston, bail reform package with broad bipartisan support, some advocates hope the Texas house takes a closer look. "Texas' pretrial system is broken," Emma Stammen, policy strategist at the Bail Project, said. "It allows the rich to walk free, while everyone else is forced to stay behind bars." Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 5, a proposed constitution…

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The Texas Senate passed a package of reforms that restrict access to bail for certain individuals accused of violent criminal acts.The Republican Party-led initiative seeks to tighten state policies and prevent those accused of certain crimes from being released prior to trial. Greg Abbott, state governor, held the vote with a message.What did Abbott say about bail restrictions in Texas?Abbott showed his support in his X (ex Twitter) account for…

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Dallas DA John Creuzot pens letter supporting 2 measures to change bail policy

Twenty other district attorneys signed onto the letter sent Feb. 18 to Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, praising Senate Joint Resolution 5 and Senate Bill 9 —...

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Proposal to deny bail to people accused of violent crimes wins Texas Senate approval

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas Senators approved a resolution that would allow judges to deny bail to people accused of certain violent crimes. SJR 5 passed the Senate by a vote of 28-2. It now heads to the House for consideration. SJR 5 calls for amending the Texas constitution to expand when judges or other officials can deny bail. The joint resolution lists felony sexual offenses, a violent offense as defined by the Texas Constitution, or continuou…

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Texas senator questions Travis County DA's handling of serious crimes amid reduced bond controversy

The concerns come as the state senate recently passed legislation that would give judges more tools to deny bail for people charged with violent crimes.

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Texas Senate passes bipartisan bill to implement bail reform

(The Center Square) – The Texas Senate passed a bipartisan bill with nearly unanimous support to implement statewide bail reform.