The Texas Legislature passed a GOP priority bill that could remove prosecutors from office if they don’t pursue certain crimes. The legislation gained traction after some Democratic district attorneys said they would not prosecute abortion-related crimes.
to rein in prosecutors — including a proposal to transfer some of their authority to the Office of the Attorney General — failed to gain traction during this legislative session.
In Texas, the tension hit a boiling point when the state banned nearly all abortions. Some prosecutors have said they do not intend to use their offices’ resources to pursue abortion-related cases. Republican leaders have criticized their stance and have also saidTexas prosecutors cannot be impeached by the Legislature or face recall elections.
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