The Deputy Darren Almendarez Act, a significant piece of legislation aimed at addressing the rising issue of catalytic converter thefts, was signed into law by Governor Abbott on Tuesday.
Deputy Darren Almendarez Act becomes law, increasing penalties for catalytic converter thefts
"He would be so happy. I know he’s looking down at us right now and appreciating everyone that’s here, who we call his friends, his brothers in blue," said Flor. It’s been a year since Harris County Deputy Darren Almendarez was gunned down by criminals in the act of stealing his truck’s catalytic converter. A day after lawmakers in the Texas senate passed ‘Get Tough’ legislation, the brave deputy spoke exclusively to FOX 26.
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