Drug courts are not soft on crime. They force participants to confront their addiction and repair damage to themselves, their families, and communities. Overwhelming evidence shows that by diverting minor drug offenders to drug courts, we can cut recidivism and costs.
Testimony in Support of SB 36, with Ammon Blair in House Committee on Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans’ Affairs
Chairman Hefner, Vice Chairman Lopez and honorable members of the committee, My name is Ammon Blair, I am a Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, and I am testifying in support of Senate Bill 36. My background includes being a former U.S. Border Patrol Agent who served in the Rio Grande Valley Sector....