Top Tweets for #HB686

Joe Moody @moodyforelpaso

about 5 years ago

Today, we are devastated to share that Governor Abbott has vetoed Second Look. #HB686 would have allowed an earlier opportunity for parole eligibility for people sentenced to extreme prison terms as kids. #txlege (1/4)

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Patrick Svitek

@PatrickSvitek

about 5 years ago

.@GovAbbott has vetoed at least two bills from @DadePhelan's criminal justice reform agenda: - #HB686, juvenile sentencing reform - #SB281, restricting use of hypnosis in criminal investigations #txlege

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about 5 years ago

Defeated is a word. Tired is a word. Exhausted is a word. The word I choose tonight is determined. I also choose the word undeterred. We will get there. Today is not the day, but that day will come. #txlege #HB686 #CJReform #SecondLook

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Doug Deason

@DougDeason

about 5 years ago

Nice work @MarcALevin! It has been a very good CJR session in Texas and will get better once comprehensive bail reform is passed in the coming special session. Common sense was more the motivating factor than the murder of George Floyd in MN. @GregAbbott_TX please sign #HB686! 🙏🏼

about 5 years ago

My new piece in the San Antonio @ExpressNews looks at the key successes and unfinished business on criminal justice reform from the recently concluded #txlege session. https://t.co/9wRjVwX3Dj 1/9

MarcALevin's tweet photo. My new piece in the San Antonio @ExpressNews looks at the key successes and unfinished business on criminal justice reform from the recently concluded #txlege session. https://t.co/9wRjVwX3Dj 1/9 https://t.co/FKVcxakgAk

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about 5 years ago

Great news. #HB686 creating a second look for #Texas youths sentenced as kids to prison has finally passed #txlege after @TexasHouse voted with 134 ayes to adopt Senate version. Greatly admire leadership of @moodyforelpaso @leachfortexas @BradBuckleyDVM & others in this effort.

TxCatholicBishops @TXCatholic

about 5 years ago

My @Newsweek piece argues that the Jones decision did not endorse juvenile life without parole as a policy matter, but instead places responsibility on lawmakers to create second look policies. 1/3 https://t.co/cpKopbqNrq

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Bishop Michael Olson

@BpOlsonFW

about 5 years ago

This will provide for an approach that fosters greater accountability and also legitimate rehabilitation and conversion. Thank you to @SenatorLucio @moodyforelpaso #HB686 #txlege. @FWdiocese

about 5 years ago

Congratulations to @moodyforelpaso , @SenatorLucio and others #txlege lawmakers on the passage of #HB686. We support this bill to promote parole board review of lengthy sentences given to juveniles. #SecondLook

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TxCatholicBishops @TXCatholic

about 5 years ago

Congratulations to @moodyforelpaso , @SenatorLucio and others #txlege lawmakers on the passage of #HB686. We support this bill to promote parole board review of lengthy sentences given to juveniles. #SecondLook

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about 5 years ago

Thank you @whitmire_john @moodyforelpaso and @SenatorLucio for your dedication to #HB686

John Whitmire

@whitmire_john

about 5 years ago

Thank you @moodyforelpaso It’s an honor to be on your team.

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TxCatholicBishops @TXCatholic

about 5 years ago

Ohio recently enacted a similar policy with an overwhelming bipartisan majority and it was signed into law by @GovMikeDeWine. By enacting #HB686 to cover both those currently incarcerated and future cases, lawmakers can properly balance with justice with mercy!

MarcALevin's tweet photo. Ohio recently enacted a similar policy with an overwhelming bipartisan majority and it was signed into law by @GovMikeDeWine. By enacting #HB686 to cover both those currently incarcerated and future cases, lawmakers can properly balance with justice with mercy! https://t.co/QDh7MLWpkz

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about 5 years ago

We encourage the Senate to support #HB686 on intent today. This bill changes parole eligibility for inmates convicted of an offense when they were younger than 18 years and promotes parole board review of lengthy sentences given to juveniles. @SenatorLucio @moodyforelpaso #txlege

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about 5 years ago

#SecondLook has the potential to bring safety, savings, AND justice to Texas, and it's urgent! Read more from @MarcALevin and @DougDeason #txlege #HB686 https://t.co/unZe2LhJLT

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Doug Deason

@DougDeason

about 5 years ago

@nikkipressley_ , the @RightOnCrime @TPPF #CriminalJusticeReform policy expert testified this morning in @whitmire_john’s #Texas Senate Criminal justice Committee on @moodyforelpaso & @SenatorLucio #HB686/#SB687 #SecondLookBill.

DougDeason's tweet photo. @nikkipressley_ , the @RightOnCrime @TPPF #CriminalJusticeReform policy expert testified this morning in @whitmire_john’s #Texas Senate Criminal justice Committee on @moodyforelpaso & @SenatorLucio #HB686/#SB687 #SecondLookBill. https://t.co/pkfRofDoSO

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about 5 years ago

The hearing will kick off soon. Watch here! #txlege #SecondLook #HB686 https://t.co/v6jSaDIDfu

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about 5 years ago

You can submit written testimony to the members of the committee supporting Second Look. https://t.co/qi0EgquP5K You can also contact the Senator who represents you and ask for their support if and when #HB686 reaches the full Senate!

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about 5 years ago

Check out my piece with @DougDeason arguing for second look #HB686 providing meaningful parole review after two decades behind bars for those convicted as youths. It is being heard tomorrow in the #Texas Senate Criminal Justice Committee. #txlege. 1/3 https://t.co/Jcc9MwRwnn

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about 5 years ago

Chon has accomplished so much while in prison. He has two Master’s degrees, a Bachelor’s and Associates degree. Texas needs a SECOND LOOK. Because Extreme Sentences Aren’t Minor. #secondlooktexas #hb686 #txlege

about 5 years ago

DEAR YOUNGER ME: My name is Chon. I was punished as an adult with a 75-year sentence & sent into the adult prison system. I have been incarcerated 22 years. I will not be eligible for parole until I have served a minimum of 30 calendar years. My story: https://t.co/fPOqAFjFhC

secondlook2025's tweet photo. DEAR YOUNGER ME:
My name is Chon. I was punished as an adult with a 75-year sentence & sent into the adult prison system. I have been incarcerated 22 years. I will not be eligible for parole until I have served a minimum of 30 calendar years. My story:
https://t.co/fPOqAFjFhC https://t.co/mpM0C7T61S

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