Behind Breaking Bond: Closer look at proposed laws heading to the House
HOUSTON - In our ongoing digital series, Behind Breaking Bond, we examine two proposed laws that recently passed through the Texas Senate.
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Senate Bill 402, would prioritize trials for defendants charged with Capital murder or murder. The second bill, SB 23, would make defendants convicted of a crime where a weapon was used serve a minimum 10-year prison sentence.
Both have recently passed the Senate and are currently headed to the House.
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