Governor Abbott Attributes Three-Year Texas Crime Drop to Tougher Laws
· Texas Border Business
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas has experienced a 13% decrease in crime for the year 2025, marking the third consecutive annual decline. This data, released by the Texas Department of Public Safety, shows a significant drop from a peak of 2,830.14 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2022. Abbott attributed this decline to stringent laws and enhanced law enforcement efforts, including the state's most robust bail reform package. He emphasized that these measures have made Texans safer by targeting violent repeat offenders and providing more resources to local police departments.
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