Governor Abbott announced Thursday the launch of a statewide street takeover task force to combat the rise in these incidents across Texas.
Police have seized drugs and guns, including at least one that was stolen, andPolice say seven arrests have been made so far. FOX 7 Austin's Carissa Lehmkuhl has more on what Chief Joseph Chacon had to say about the illegal stunts.
"Despite the foolish attempts by some local officials to defund and demoralize our brave law enforcement officers, Texas is and remains a law-and-order state," said Gov. Abbott. Co-host of weekend street takeover event comments amid contentious police labor contract negotiations "These street takeovers put the lives of Texans and Texas law enforcement officers at risk," said DPS Director Steven McCraw. "We are seeing fireworks fired at officers in crowds,, drivers driving upwards of 130 miles per hour with no lights on in the dark of night—all of it is reckless, and it needs to be stopped."
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