HOUSTON – Mayor John Whitmire is responding to Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement of a new violent crime task force that will launch in Houston and Harris County.

Abbott unveiled the initiative earlier this week, saying violent crime in Houston is already down 22% compared to last year — but stressing more must be done. The task force will involve multiple state agencies, including DPS Special Agents, Texas Rangers, and aircraft units, working alongside HPD, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, and other local law enforcement.

Mayor Whitmire told KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel the governor reached out to him about the task force last week. He says the city has already been collaborating with DPS since he took office, and that the added state resources will help strengthen Houston’s fi

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