HOUSTON (KIAH) – Gov. Greg Abbott is in Houston on Tuesday to sign what officials are calling the strongest bail reform package in Texas history.

The legislation, passed during the 89th regular legislative session, is aimed at increasing public safety and tightening restrictions on violent offenders released on bail.

There were two bills approved by the Texas Legislature last week. One, Senate Bill 9, is a bill that reduces personal bond options, requiring judges to review appointed magistrates bond amounts and allowing prosecutors to protest bond decisions.

The other bill, Senate Joint Resolution 5, would give judges and magistrates the discretion to deny pail to a person charged with a violent crime if the judge deems they pose a safety risk to the public. After Abbott signs this bill

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