The following was adapted from my newsletter.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced that he has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to assist the Dallas Police Department with their crime-fighting efforts.
Below is a copy of the memo that Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson sent to the city manager requesting monthly data reports on key public safety priorities.
I held a lengthy press conference today on COVID-19, violent crime, and other topics. You can watch the full video here from WFAA-TV (Channel 8).
The numbers are heading in the wrong direction.