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Greg Abbott: “Violent crime in Houston is down about 22% compared to last…”

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

Published | Video Starts at 02:19

Today we are announcing a crackdown that targets repeat violent criminals. But let me start out by being clear about something. The city of Houston and Harris county have already reduced crime rates. Violent crime in Houston is down about 22% compared to last year. Murders are also down. But citizens in this area remain concerned about crime, especially violent crime. And very simply, there are far too many victims of violent crime in Harris County. (02:19–02:24)

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Asserts that violent crime in Houston has decreased by about 22% compared to the previous year.

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