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Senate adjourns in memory of Deputy Jesse Vargas and Sergeant Mark Butler; lawmakers press for action on violent offenders
Summary
The Texas Senate adopted memorial resolutions for Brazoria County Deputy Jesse Vargas and Navasota Sergeant Mark Allen Butler, who both died Jan. 15. Senators used the memorials to urge action against violent repeat offenders and to press for criminal-justice measures including a proposed constitutional amendment.
The Texas Senate on Tuesday adopted memorial resolutions honoring Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Jesse Vargas and Navasota Police Sergeant Mark Allen Butler, both of whom died Jan. 15, 2025. The chamber adjourned in their memory and senators asked colleagues and citizens to keep the families in their prayers.
Senator Brandon Middleton introduced the memorial for Deputy Vargas, who was killed while serving a warrant with the U.S.…
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