Courtesy Carl O. Sherman
In a news release, Sherman said it was “exhilarating” to report to Jean’s family that the Senate had unanimously passed the Botham Jean Act, which relates to officers’ use of bodycams.
It s historic that a bill regarding systemic accountability in policing made it through both chambers, Sherman told the
Observer. Even though it was an uphill battle to get Bo’s Law passed, he’s excited that lawmakers got it done.
“As I’ve spoken to many of the police agencies and lawyers through this process, and fellow legislators, we have all been focused on that one goal,” Sherman said. “And to have it passed and now be on the governor’s desk, I’m just thankful. I’m thankful to God.”
One of O’Rourke’s top aides told the outlet that the politician hasn’t made formal steps toward a campaign, such as enlisting staff or phoning donors. There also isn’t a timeline for O’Rourke’s decision, but he’s taking the thought more seriously now that he’s wrapped teaching virtual courses at two Texas colleges.
For one of those classes, O’Rourke ran a seminar on voting rights struggles, which comes at a time when Republican lawmakers are gunning to impose draconian election restrictions.
“These jokers can’t even keep the lights on, or the heat on, or the water on when the temperature drops. Now they want to take away our election?” O’Rourke said during a protest at the state Capitol earlier this month, according to AP.
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