Give her a job at the Governor’s mansion
The Governor who enacted this law is dead. About 300 prisoners were affected by this law during the time it was in force. Remember the Texas Legislature only meets every two years.
When the Mandatory Release Law that will free Genene Jones was enacted, the Texas Legislature consisted of 28 Democratic senators, and 3 Republcans.
The Texas House consisted of 131 Democrats, and 19 Republicans.
The Bill was introduced by Bill Meier, (D), Euless, and sponsored by D.R. "Tom" Uher, (D), Bay City.
The Governor who signed the Law was Dolph Briscoe, a Democrat.