Texas lawmakers push bills to curb domestic abuse
In Austin the Legislature unveiled proposals to shield victims of dating violence with protective orders, curb firearm access for offenders, and tighten murder defences. The package seeks 5.8 million in new funding to aid battered women and children, with measures by Sen. Moncrief and colleagues across several committees.
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Texas Council On Family Violence
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Mike Moncrief
D-Fort Worth
Brian McCall
R-Plane
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Rep
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Arlington
Responsibility shared in Connally escape, union says
An AFSCME official criticizes the Texas prison system review for not assigning blame to Connally Unit administrators after seven inmates escaped with weapons. He says unit leadership must share responsibility alongside officers, as lawmakers call for investigations and pay reforms. Gov Perry vows corrections, local officials urge improved security and procedures.
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Rick Perry
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Perry
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Houston El Universal joint distribution begins Monday
The Houston Chronicle and El Universal will start distributing each other’s papers. El Universal will be sold daily at Bush Intercontinental Airport and in the Galleria area, with plans to expand to Houston subscribers and abroad. Chronicle distribution will reach Mexico City.
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Chronicle
Perry appoints Hanks to Harris County 157th District Court
Gov. Rick Perry named Houston attorney George C. Hanks to fill the Harris County 157th District Court vacancy left by the resignation of David M. Medina. Hanks will serve on the civil bench until the next general election. licensed since 1989, he has practiced at Wickliff Hall since 1996, and holds a BA from LSU and a JD from Harvard Law School.
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Harris County
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Wickliff & Hall
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