Governor Abbott Highlights Legislative Action Needed For Ankle Monitor Violations
January 05, 2023
January 05, 2023
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release and letter on Jan. 4, 2023:
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan highlighting the need for legislative action during the 88th Legislative Session to create criminal penalties for parolees who cut off their ankle monitors and prioritize their arrest and apprehension. Last month, the Governor directed the Texas Board of . . .
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan highlighting the need for legislative action during the 88th Legislative Session to create criminal penalties for parolees who cut off their ankle monitors and prioritize their arrest and apprehension. Last month, the Governor directed the Texas Board of . . .