Abbott pushes Texas crime crackdown targeting prosecutors and bail rules

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is promoting a broad public safety agenda aimed at tougher prosecution and bail policies as Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico tries to present himself as a lawandorder Democrat. Abbott’s plan includes creating a statewide prosecutor, limiting bail for some violent crimes, and expanding efforts to rein in district attorneys he describes as too lenient. He argues the changes are needed to keep violent offenders behind bars and improve public safety. The proposals are still pending and would require approval from the Texas Legislature, while some other parts of Abbott’s agenda would need a statewide vote. The debate is also becoming part of the political fight ahead of the midterm elections, with Talarico’s campaign disputing Abbott’s criticism and pointing to his support for law enforcement funding and bail reform measures.