SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable with law enforcement officials from the Bexar County area on Thursday, where he reaffirmed his commitment to “backing the blue.”
Gov. Abbott and law enforcement officials discussed the importance of bail reform and funding for police departments, and Abbott called for a constitutional amendment to expand bail reform in Texas.
Gov. Abbott and officials also discussed the border crisis and how law enforcement is playing a crucial role in the state’s efforts to secure the border.
“Our law enforcement officers deserve more than gratitude — they deserve our support — which is why the State of Texas will always back the blue,” said Abbott. “We must never take for granted the service, sacrifice, and bravery of law enforcement, and I want every single member of law enforcement in Texas to know that they have a Governor that has their back. We will continue to ensure that our law enforcement officers across the state have the support and resources they need to keep our communities safe.”
Abbott was joined at the roundtable by representatives from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Department, the Texas Anti-Gang Center, the Metro Police Department, and Southside ISD.