Texas Bill On Increased Police Accountability In Honor Of Botham Jean Signed Into Law

Dallas TX

17 June, 2021

2:24 PM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth June 17, 2021 The Botham Jean Act has now become law in Texas. The new law, also known as Bo's Law, was named in honor of the Dallas accountant murdered in his own apartment by an off-duty Dallas police officer in 2018. During the 87th Texas Legislative Session, the bill passed both chambers at the Texas Capitol with bipartisan support in late May. State Rep. Carl Sherman, of DeSoto, authored the bill in response to Jean's murder. He announced Wednesday evening that the bill was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.