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Texas Legislature 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott signs slate of legislation to increase criminal penalties for protesters, punish cities that reduce police budgets

The bills are in response to widespread protests and calls to “defund the police” last year.

The Austin Police Department building with the Austin skyline in the background on March 22, 2021.

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