Texas House Democrats block bail reform measures

Published May 29, 2025 10:38am ET



(The Center Square) — A key legislative priority of Gov. Greg Abbott’s – bail reform – failed in the Texas House after passing in the Texas Senate with bipartisan support. In previous legislative sessions, similar measures passed the Senate but failed in the House.

The governor has yet to announce if he’ll call a special session to address the issue.

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