Gov. Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen announce legislative t proposal on police funding
Wed, 08/19/2020 - 11:00pm
AUSTIN - Aug. 18 - Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dennis Bonnen held a press conference in Fort Worth where they announced a legislative proposal to discourage the defunding of law enforcement in Texas. With this proposal, any city that defunds its police department will have its property tax revenue frozen at the current level. The Governor, Lt. Governor, and Speaker were also joined by Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, Senator Jane Nelson, and Representatives Giovanni Capriglione, Charlie Geren, Craig Goldman, and Stephanie Klick.