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This overview is the first in a series of papers the Foundation’s new Center for Higher Education will release on reforming higher education in Texas.

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Texas’s fragmented bail system lacks oversight, allowing bondsmen to profit while repeat offenders cycle through release with little accountability. Statewide regulation would strengthen enforcement, improve data transparency, and better protect public safety across counties. Key Points The current regulations for bondsmen in Texas provides limited oversight and a lack of consistency, leading to incongruous enforcement...

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