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September 15, 2025
Title: TEXAS IS LEADING THE WAY ON BAIL BOND REFORM
Topic: Bail Bonds
Discussed by Nikki Pressley
with Right on Crime (www.rightoncrime.com/)
Starting in 2021, the Texas Legislature began addressing the broken bail system and the need to protect the citizens of Texas from violent and sexual offenders.
Today, Nikki Pressley discusses the importance keeping dangerous criminals off the street through high-dollar bail amounts. Nikki is the Chief of Staff and Texas Director of
Right on Crime, a division of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
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here to read more on this very important issue from
Right on Crime.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is protecting citizens our government’s most basic duty?
What exactly is bail and how does it work? Nikki Pressley explains that
bail forces people accused of crimes to be held accountable for their actions by
not allowing them to slip back into communities unchecked.
What has been the result of the “cashless bail system” that has overtaken our nation?
What is the purpose of the
2021 Damon Allen Act?
How do the majority of Texans feel about the cashless bail system? Do Texans want strict and high bail amounts? Click
here for more information about the poll conducted by the
Texas Public Policy Foundation.
What counties in Texas are practicing cashless bonds, which results in criminals being released and recommitting more crimes?
Why has this issue been placed on the 2025 November Election ballot to amend the Texas Constitution? Click
here for more information about
SJR5.
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Right on Crime, a division of the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
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June 13, 2025
Title: Low Bail Amounts are Dangerous for ALL Texans
Topic: Bail Bonds
Discussed by Nikki Pressley
with Right on Crime (www.rightoncrime.com/)
Why on earth are Judges across the state of Texas refusing to set
high bail amounts – especially for violent criminals and repeat offenders?
Today, Nikki Pressley explains that hope is on the horizon. Nikki is the Texas
State Director and Chief of Staff for the Right On Crime Campaign with
the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
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here to read the op-ed which prompted this interview with Nikki Pressley.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the purpose of bail?
Was bail reform a priority during the recent Texas Legislative session?
Nikki Pressley discusses several bail reform bills that were passed and sent to
Governor Abbott for his signature.
Are too many judges too lenient with bail amounts?
Will there be an opportunity for voters to decide this issue via a
Constitutional Amendment in November 2025? Nikki Pressley discusses the
statistics and the public’s interest.
Is bail available today to repeat offenders who have committed a
violent felony?
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Texas Public Policy Foundation, the parent company for Right on Crime.
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February 21, 2018
Title: Why are Criminals Going Free?
Topic: Bail Bonds
Discussed by Jeff Clayton
with American Bail Coalition (www.americanbailcoalition.org)
The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution states:
“Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”
Why was this specifically mentioned in the Bill of Rights? Listen as Jeff Clayton offers some insight into the current state of bail bonds in today’s court system. Mr. Clayton is the Executive Director of the
American Bail Coalition.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why was the Eight Amendment included in the US Constitution’s Bill of Rights?
What is a bail bond? Do some bonds allow the accused to pay nothing up-front or very little?
Many Judges across America are giving more and more people “get out of jail free cards”. Why?
When did bonds originate? HINT: It was a long, long, long time ago!
What started the massive “let me free because I’m broke” national movement?
Are there statistics which show people who are released on bond commit more crimes while they are “free”?
Recently the 5th Circuit Court issued a ruling concerning this issue. Listen as Jeff Clayton explains how it could affect you.
How can citizens be safe if criminals continue to be released on bonds they never repay?
Short Answer: They cannot be safe.
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