Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign a bail reform package in Houston on Tuesday.

During the last session, lawmakers passed sweeping legislation to tighten bail laws in cases involving violent crime.In this session, lawmakers want to add felons in possession of a weapon to the list of crimes not eligible for personal bonds.

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A stricter felony bail system in the State of Texas is a step closer to reality following the third day of the Special Session in Austin.