Texas Senate passes legislation to keep some defendants in jail without bail. Here's why.
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According to the Texas Tribune, Senate Joint Resolution 5, which passed 28-2, would amend the Texas Constitution to allow judges to deny bail to defendants accused of murder, aggravated kidnapping, robbery or assault with a weapon.
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Opponents of the bail reform package say the proposed changes are based on false pretenses and could unjustly keep innocent people in jail.
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The Texas Senate passed bail reform measures tightening policies for violent crime suspects, moving towards the House. The bills could restrict bail eligibility and allow denial of bail for some charges,
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Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have prioritized efforts to tighten bail laws, saying Harris County judges are setting bail too low.
Proposal to deny bail to people accused of violent crimes wins Texas Senate approval
Read more 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.
Texas senate passes bill to deny bail for violent criminal offenders, future uncertain in house
The Texas Senate has given the green light to a bipartisan bill that some lawmakers say will keep violent offenders off the streets, potentially saving lives.
Texas Senate passes bill that would let judges deny bail to people considered threats to public
Senate Joint Resolution 5 would allow judges to deny bail to people accused of first-degree felony sexual offenses, violent crimes or human trafficking.
Texas Senate approve bail reform bills
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