Abbott signs bail reform legislation into law

Published June 4, 2025 11:01am ET



(The Center Square) – After signing bail reform legislation into law two years ago, Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday again signed another bail reform package into law, this time saying it’s “the strongest bail reform package in Texas history.”

After the first reform package was enacted, crime increased and judges in Democratic cities like Houston continues to release repeat violent offenders onto the streets.

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