Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Statement of Support for Damon Allen Act
April 07, 2021
April 07, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas, April 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following statement on April 6, 2021 in support of the Damon Allen Act, championed by Texas State Reps. Kyle Kacal (HJR 4) and Andrew Murr (HB 20):
"Public safety is at risk because of our broken bail system that recklessly allows dangerous criminals back onto our streets, which is why I made the Damon Allen Act an emergency item this session.
"Trooper Damon Allen was senselessly murdered in 20 . . .
"Public safety is at risk because of our broken bail system that recklessly allows dangerous criminals back onto our streets, which is why I made the Damon Allen Act an emergency item this session.
"Trooper Damon Allen was senselessly murdered in 20 . . .