By Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott Bullying was once considered an unfortunate – but relatively harmless – schoolyard malady. Today, however, parents, educators and law enforcement officials are increasingly recognizing that bullying is anything but harmless. Young victims of bullying can suffer long-term consequences that haunt them long into adulthood. For the perpetrators, bullying can …
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May 25
Young Texans warned: Top law enforcement officials caution that texting while driving endangers everyone on the road
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw warned young Texans not to read or send text messages while driving. During a joint appearance in Dallas, Attorney General Abbott and Director McCraw discussed the danger that young drivers pose to themselves and others when they attempt to text and …
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Feb 09
Texas AG supports sexting prevention legislation
Under proposed law, teens must make court appearance and complete education program about sexting’s consequences. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today joined State Sen. Kirk Watson, who announced the filing of Senate Bill 407, legislation that will help curb the dangerous practice of sexting. If enacted, SB 407 would classify a sexting offense as a …
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