The Texas House on Wednesday rejected a novel proposal asking voters to amend the state Constitution to automatically deny bail to any unauthorized migrant accused of certain felonies, with Democrats ...

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A joint resolution that would require a magistrate or judge to deny bail to someone who is a repeat offender of a violent crime narrowly failed on the House floor Tuesday. Senate ...

The measure failed in the House when critics argued that it would unfairly target migrants and violate due process. (Gabriel V. Cárdenas For The Texas Tribune/Propublica, Gabriel V. Cárdenas For The ...

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