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Mar 1 8 tweets 3 min read
Happening now: press conference with #Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Police Chief Troy Finner on the annual "March on Crime." #Texas #Crime
Turner is asked about the ordinance he proposed regarding bail setting. Turner says it's still in the works.
(Not sure city or county has authority to do this- some think it's only #txlege)
When asked about the officers who are supposed to be taking overtime to add 125 patrols per day, Finner says he thinks they're doing "pretty good," but says there's some who've called in " sick and whatnot."
Turner also pointed to the Texas Constitutional carry law as a cause of rising crime. The new law did not take effect until September 1, 2021, while violent crime, specifically homicide, has been on the rise in Houston since at least 2019.
Background on the new law Turner wants overturned: thetexan.news/constitutional…
Houston's annual "March on Crime" has taken place since 1984.

Some background: thetexan.news/houston-launch…
Finner also said that in the past few weeks his officers have arrested 11 wanted murder suspects.
Finner said the gun buy-back program should be active soon.
Background: thetexan.news/houston-harris…

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Mar 2
Happening now: #Houston City Council considering contract for city redistricting issues with law firm of #txlege Sen. Royce West. Council member @MikeKnox1Hou is requesting a 1 week delay to review.
@MikeKnox1Hou Now @AbbieKamin is saying there are many lawyers in #txlege & it's not unusual for them to be hired for such contracts.
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Mar 2
Harris County Elections still only has partial numbers reported. Less than half of precincts reporting. Last year they took election responsibility away from the elected County Clerk & Registrar and gave to an appointed Elections Administrator.
#Houston #Texas #Election2022
Yesterday Harris County Elections informed the Texas Secretary of State that they would be unable to report vote results by the statutory deadline of 7 p.m. today. SoS TX says they are "closely monitoring" and stand "ready to assist."
The elections administrator's salary was slated to be $190k, appointment was given to a former staffer for State Sen. Sylvia Garcia who had run unsuccessfully for Houston City Council, but had not run elections previously.
Read 15 tweets
Jan 24
Harris County District Attorney says the suspect identified and charged is Oscar Rosales. Suspect is at large. Two of Rosales' family members have been charged with tampering with evidence.
Constable Ted Heap: We will not stop until this individual is apprehended.
Also Crime Stoppers Houston and partners are offering $60k reward for information.
Read 8 tweets
Jan 24
Thread:

There have been 9 law enforcement officers murdered in the #Houston #HarrisCounty area since September of 2019.

#Crime #Police #Texas
September 27, 2019: Deputy Sheriff Dhaliwal murdered. Suspect Robert Solis has a trial set for September 2022.
December 7, 2019: Houston Police Sergeant Brewster murdered. Arturo Solis pleaded guilty and received life without parole.
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