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BOND REFORM

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State Senator John Whitmire plans to push for state law requiring at least 10% be collected on bonds before accused criminals are released

Read full article: State Senator John Whitmire plans to push for state law requiring at least 10% be collected on bonds before accused criminals are released

Amid numerous outcries for bond reform, Texas State Senator John Whitmire has announced he will push for a new state law in the next legislative session that will require bail bondsmen to collect a minimum 10% payment before they post bond for individuals accused of violent crimes.