Governor Greg Abbott expressed Texas’ strong support for sheriffs during the inaugural meeting of the North Central Texas Sheriff’s Coalition. The event took place on April 15 in Runaway Bay.
Abbott thanked the sheriffs for their commitment to upholding the rule of law, protecting communities, and ensuring the safety of Texans, according to a press release.
“If we do not have law enforcement, we have a society that is going to crumble,” Abbott said. “Being able to come together and form this coalition, form this bond, provides you strength in numbers. You are going to be able to work more collaboratively to enforce the law. We thank you for the courage that it takes to do your job, and together we are going to keep Texas safe and secure.”
Abbott highlighted sheriffs’ role in securing the U.S. border against drug cartel members, human smugglers, and assailants targeting law enforcement.
Abbott has signed public safety laws that equip officers, strengthen penalties for serious crimes, and require district attorneys to uphold the rule of law.
His latest measure, the strongest bail reform package in Texas history, keeps violent repeat offenders incarcerated and holds rogue judges accountable, the governor’s office said.
Abbott appeared with Rep. Andy Hopper (R-Denton), Rep. Shelley Luther (R-Sherman), Jack County Sheriff Charles Hauger, sheriffs statewide, and other state and local officials.