Texas prosecutors want to keep low-level criminals out of overcrowded jails. Top Republicans and police aren't happy.
“Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot announced policy reforms last month that he said would be “a step forward” in ending mass incarceration in Dallas. His plans include decreasing the use of excessively high bail amounts and no longer prosecuting most first-time marijuana offenses. “
Texas Tribune
May 21, 2019