Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs a Law Making Ankle Monitor Tampering a Felony

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs a Law Making Ankle Monitor Tampering a Felony
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs into law eight public safety bills at the Capitol in Austin, Texas, on June 6, 2023. Office of the Texas Governor
Jana J. Pruet
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law eight public safety bills, including a bill that makes it a state jail felony for parolees or defendants to tamper with or remove their ankle monitor.

On June 6, Abbott signed a variety of public safety bills enforcing stiffer penalties on aggravated assault, street racing, rogue district attorneys, violence against health care workers, and tampering with ankle monitors.
Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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