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Gov. Greg Abbott has lifted almost all Texas pandemic restrictions. But not the one limiting jail releases.

Texas Tribune Brief

English - June 10, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.72 MB - ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
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As he was fighting for the Legislature to change state bail laws, the governor continued his emergency order to restrict no-cost jail releases during the pandemic. At least several Texas courts have deemed the order unconstitutional.