Absent, Excused: The Bail Vote Gina Hinojosa Didn't Cast

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The attack says she opposed it. The official record says two words: Absent. Excused.

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At a campaign event in Tarrant County, Greg Abbott (R) called Gina Hinojosa's (D) public safety record "reckless." The Dallas Morning News reported that he also said she opposed a proposed constitutional amendment to deny bail to immigrants in the country illegally who were charged with serious crimes.

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The attack says she opposed it. The record says two words.

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Opposed is something you do. Excused is something the House writes down.

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In May, the House stepped up on bail. His words.

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One podium has a name on it. The other one is still empty.

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A charge that won't stand next to the person it accuses is not an argument.

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You don't have to trust a governor. You can check.

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