WATCH: Abbott provides update on public safety, law enforcement
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and last updated 2021-01-21 13:35:22-05
AUSTIN, Texas â Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a roundtable discussion on public safety and law enforcement today in Austin.
During the meeting, Abbott will discuss his legislative priorities for ensuring a safer future for the state of Texas.
Following the roundtable, Governor Abbott will hold a brief press conference.
You can watch the report here:
Others who will participate will include:
Frederick Frazier - 1st Vice President, Dallas Police Association; State Legislative Chair, Fraternal Order of Police
Mitch Landry - Deputy Executive Director, Texas Municipal Police Association
Gov. Abbott hosts roundtable discussion on law enforcement, public safety priorities (Source: Office of the Governor) By KLTV Digital Media Staff | January 21, 2021 at 3:15 PM CST - Updated January 21 at 3:15 PM
AUSTIN, Texas (KLTV) - Gov. Abbott today held a roundtable discussion in Austin with law enforcement and public safety advocates to discuss the governor’s legislative priorities to ensure a safer future for the state.
The governor and participants discussed the importance of supporting law enforcement and combatting efforts to defund the police. The leaders and Gov. Abbott also discussed bail reform. The governor noted that he is working with the Legislature this session to reform the bail system in Texas by expanding the criteria that judges must consider when setting bail and increasing the qualifications of judges who can set bail.
Texas Governor To Stage Public Safety Roundtable In Austin - Austin, TX - Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled a roundtable discussion on public safety and law enforcement to take place in Austin on Thursday.
The website, TexasPoliceFacts.com, is part of TMPA s broader initiative to serve as the Voice of Texas Law Enforcement, and it is designed to ensure that facts are the foundation for the conversation about law enforcement in Texas, TMPA said.
TMPA said that in order to combat the spread of false or misleading information about peace officers and their work in Texas and across the country, factual information will be important in creating sound policy as the public conversation regarding police reform continues.
TexasPoliceFacts.com will serve not only as a resource to debunk myths and inaccuracies regarding Texas peace officers, but also to share research and resources regarding law enforcement in the state, TMPA said.