STATE LEGISLATURE
Texas’ larger cities would face financial penalties for cutting police budgets under bill approved by House
Previously, the Senate approved a bill that would ask for an election if cities decide to reduce law enforcement budgets.
By Jolie McCullough and Juan Pablo Garnham, The Texas Tribune
Posted 5/8/21
The Texas House on Friday passed a bill to financially penalize the state's largest cities if they cut their police budgets. The measure was sent to the Senate after two days of heated debate and …
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