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Greg Abbott: “The release of dangerous criminals by judges in Harris…”

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JUST IN: Gov. Greg Abbott Announces Task Force Targeting 'Repeat Violent Offenders' In Houston, TX

Published | Video Starts at 24:43

Two more questions, folks. This is the issue that we have these repeat offender problems because of judges that are releasing them back down onto the street. So no doubt The release of dangerous criminals by judges in Harris County is a contributing factor [to crime]. at a minimum, maybe more than that. And that's exactly why I made it as one of my top priorities this past session to pass laws as well as a … (24:43–24:51)

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