Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law a sweeping bail reform package aimed at tightening pretrial release rules and keeping violent offenders in jail.

Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference on Wednesday afternoon to discuss bail reform in Texas.

Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a press conference on Wednesday to discuss the Texas bail system with advocates for tougher bail standards.

The debate over bail reform is intensifying in Texas, with Governor Greg Abbott declaring it an emergency item.