Gov. Greg Abbott signed a total of eight public-safety-related bills into law, among them was HB-17.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a total of eight public-safety-related bills into law. Among them was HB-17, which aims to hold so-called "rogue district attorneys" accountable.signed a total of eight public safety-related bills into law. Among them was HB 17, which aims to hold so-called "rogue district attorneys" accountable.
Under the law, a DA’s refusal to prosecute certain types of crimes would constitute "official misconduct." That would then allow the prosecutor to potentially be removed from office by a judge from outside that district. Supporters say this will ensure that victims truly get justice.
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