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Texas Senate passes ‘second chances’ bill for nonviolent offenders

BY JOHNATHAN SILVER Legislation that would allow some first-time, low-level offenders to seal their criminal backgrounds has made it through the Texas Senate. Also known as the “second chances” bill, House Bill 3016 by state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, would make it easier for people to apply for jobs if they have a low-level offense on their […]

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