Austin is a leftist hell hole. But there will be one actual Texan on the jury who will nullify this. If Abbott wants to show what side he is on, he should pardon him immediately. That would help him be reelected smoothly.
Of course, that risks scornful comments from the communists.
Yeah, but if he running against De Santis for the Presidential nomination, or Trump’s VP slot, then it would appeal to folks who will actually vote for him...