As thousands of troops return from Afghanistan and Iraq, unfortunately some of them will violate the law. A new type of specialty court promises to reduce recidivism among eligible veterans by holding them accountable and helping them address the challenges they face that often stem from their service and readjusting to society.
Testimony in Support of HB 256, with Ammon Blair in House Committee on State Affairs
Chairman King, Vice Chairwoman Hernandez, and distinguished members of the committee, My name is Ammon Blair, and I am a Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. I am honored to appear before you today in strong support of House Bill 256. I bring 22 years of military and law enforcement experience, including service...