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BOND REFORM

State Senator John Whitmire plans to push for state law requiring at least 10% be collected on bonds before accused criminals are released

Read full article: State Senator John Whitmire plans to push for state law requiring at least 10% be collected on bonds before accused criminals are released

Amid numerous outcries for bond reform, Texas State Senator John Whitmire has announced he will push for a new state law in the next legislative session that will require bail bondsmen to collect a minimum 10% payment before they post bond for individuals accused of violent crimes.

Gov. Greg Abbott set to sign felony bond reform bill into law, eliminating personal bonds for violent criminals

Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott set to sign felony bond reform bill into law, eliminating personal bonds for violent criminals

Governor Greg Abbott will soon sign into law the felony bond reform bill that will eliminate personal bonds for the most violent offenders, among other things.