New Texas Law Requires Cash Bail for Suspects Accused of Violent Crimes

New Texas Law Requires Cash Bail for Suspects Accused of Violent Crimes
Texas Gov Greg Abbott signs Senate Bill 1, also known as the election integrity bill, into law in Tyler, Texas, on Sept. 7, 2021. LM Otero/AP Photo
Jack Phillips
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law on Sept. 13 that requires cash bail for suspects who have allegedly committed violent crimes.

The measure, Senate Bill 6, was approved in the Texas House and Senate in August, following a delay that was triggered by dozens of House Democrats fleeing the state to deny Republicans a quorum over a Republican-backed election overhaul bill.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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