There are 7 new laws that went into effect today in Texas, including SB 6, which now requires cash bail for those accused of violent crimes.
Republican state senator Paul Bettencourt, who sponsored the bill, says it was long overdue.
"Simply put, we don't want violent criminals released on to our streets" Bettencourt said. "SB 6 is numerous improvements that the public is really demanding, and they should, because the public no longer feels safe."
One of the main reasons why is because the liberal judges here in Harris County have continued to let violent criminals with prior convictions out on low bail. Something City Council Member Michael Kubosh tells KTRH is unacceptable.
"This is ridiculous, and the way to change this is the public's got to get outraged" he said. "We've got to get rid of these liberal judges who are not concerned with the public safety, of the community."
That brings us to the poll question this morning.