Texas has made significant progress in reducing the number of new crimes committed by parolees even while increasing the parole rate. Through reforms such as providing incentives for inmates to complete programs that reduce recidivism, reducing the number of inmates discharged without supervision, and increasing the use of electronic monitoring, policymakers can build on this success.
Border Security
Testimony in Support of HB 4993, with Ammon Blair in House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs
Chairman Hefner, Vice Chairman Lopez, 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 4993. I bring 22 years of military experience, including service in the United...
May 1, 2025