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Sunset Advisory Commission members expressed concern over the drawn-out, years-long process of reforming @TCOLE, but they did appear to agree on a few changes they could push at next #txlege, @David_Barer reports for @KXAN_News.
Here's what to know:
kxan.com/investigations…
Here's what to know:
kxan.com/investigations…
Lawmakers have struggled to pass statutory changes to the @TCOLE, amid tensions with law enforcement groups — including police unions — over how much power the agency should wield over officers, Barer reports.
Presently, it has almost none.
Presently, it has almost none.
The lawmakers did appear to agree on several changes that could give @TCOLE more oversight power.
Fixes could be coming to police separation reports, standards to create new departments, funding and more. No action was taken at the meeting, Barer reports. #txjustice
Fixes could be coming to police separation reports, standards to create new departments, funding and more. No action was taken at the meeting, Barer reports. #txjustice
This look at Texas and its most vulnerable people is the fifth of our seven-part blog series, “Strategic Framework: 7 Key Findings.” #txjustice #txlege
Here are 3 things to know:
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Here are 3 things to know:
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Public safety is necessary for Texas institutions and civil society to function. #txjustice #LawEnforcement
Both violent and property crimes have declined statewide since the 1990s, but Texas still ranks near the bottom among our 12 peer states.
Both violent and property crimes have declined statewide since the 1990s, but Texas still ranks near the bottom among our 12 peer states.
Increases in court backlogs can delay access to the justice system. #txcourts #txjustice
In 2020, Texas had a 91% criminal and an 81% civil clearance rate, ranking fifth and seventh, respectively, of nine reporting peer states.
In 2020, Texas had a 91% criminal and an 81% civil clearance rate, ranking fifth and seventh, respectively, of nine reporting peer states.
