Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Statement in Support of Austin Police Department Officers
February 24, 2022
February 24, 2022
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following Statement on Feb. 23, 2022:
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Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement of support for the officers of the Austin Police Department:
"Last year, Austin set an all-time record for the number of murders. It comes as no surprise that murders increased after Austin decreased funding for law enforcement.
"In Texas, we do not defund and denigrate our law enfo . . .
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Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement of support for the officers of the Austin Police Department:
"Last year, Austin set an all-time record for the number of murders. It comes as no surprise that murders increased after Austin decreased funding for law enforcement.
"In Texas, we do not defund and denigrate our law enfo . . .