New Texas Legislation Targets Criminal Justice System

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes creating a statewide prosecutor role for 2027 legislature.
Abbott aims to make county district attorneys eligible for impeachment.
Plan targets Democratic district attorneys.
Abbott plans to expand Texas Repeat Offender Taskforce to Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin.
Legislation will deny bail for illegal immigrants arrested for felonies.
Travis County DA Jose Garza calls proposal a 'distraction' from governor's 'failures'.

Public Safety | Criminal Justice | Legislation

United States

Greg Abbott | Jose Garza

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