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Greg Abbott: “Next session, I will create a state prosecutor empowered to step in when rogue DAs fail to indict and…”

Featuring: Greg Abbott, Republican | Governor of Texas

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Gov. Greg Abbott Holds Roundtable With Members Of Texas Law Enforcement

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Dereliction of duty by that district attorney led to the release of more than 200 criminals, including some who had been arrested for murder. Gina Reoza does nothing about it. I will. Next session, I will create a state prosecutor empowered to step in when rogue DAs fail to indict and prosecute dangerous criminals. I will seek a law to add district attorneys to the list of state officials that can be impeached. (06:00–06:06)

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Asserts intention to create a state prosecutor to intervene when district attorneys fail to prosecute dangerous criminals.

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