"I believe that the citizens of Tarrant County deserve a District Attorney who will ensure that justice is served, ensure that justice is fair, and ensure that justice is smart and accountable.

I also believe that if we can end the war on poverty, and the failed war on drugs -- we can end mass incarceration. That is my mission."

 
 

MORE SAFETY

•SUPPORT POLICIES & PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP END HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND DECRIMINALIZE ITS VICTIMS
•INCREASE ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR ALL VICTIMS OF CRIME
•REDUCE THE MURDER RATE THROUGH IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FAMILY VIOLENCE DIVISION


MORE ACCOUNTABILITY

•INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CONVICTION INTEGRITY UNIT
•DEVELOP A PUBLIC INTEGRITY UNIT TO HOLD PUBLIC OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE
•ELIMINATE WASTEFUL USE OF TAXPAYER DOLLARS


REFORM BAIL

•SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF INDIVIDUAL RISK ASSESSMENTS BEFORE BAIL IS SET •RECOMMEND NON-CASH PRE-TRIAL RELEASE FOR ALL NON-VIOLENT MISDEMEANORS •RECOMMEND ALTERNATIVES TO PRE-TRIAL INCARCERATION WHERE APPROPRIATE