HOUSTON - In our ongoing digital series, Behind Breaking Bond, we examine two proposed laws that recently passed through the Texas Senate.
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Senate Bill 402, would prioritize trials for defendants charged with Capital murder or murder. The second bill, SB 23, would make defendants convicted of a crime where a weapon was used serve a minimum 10-year prison sentence.
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Push underway to stop judges from granting PR bonds to felons with weapons
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains what lawmakers are trying to do in this edition of 'Breaking Bond.'
Both have recently passed the Senate and are currently headed to the House.
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