The Brief
- A push is underway by some elected officials in Texas to change the state’s constitution regarding bond.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott made it one of his priority bills this legislative session.
- Critics of the bill say judges can already set strict bond conditions, and they fear judges could abuse the new power.
HOUSTON – Governor Greg Abbott has made it one of his priority bills this legislative session.
Texas elected officials pushing for change to state constitution regarding bonds
He wants voters to decide if judges should have more discretion and be held accountable when releasing repeat violent offenders on low bonds or personal recognizance bonds.…