January 12, 2017      5:32 PM

Following police shooting in Dallas, Sen. West files bill for bulletproof vests

Grants a top Senate priority in tight budget year, Patrick said

In light of the deadly shooting of officers in Dallas last year, Sen. Royce West, backed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, is proposing the state budget set aside $25 million to fund bulletproof vests for officers.

Senate Bill 12, filed Thursday, would establish a grant program for bulletproof vests that are higher powered than standard ones, making them more fit to stand especially high impact shots like those from rifles. Any state law enforcement agency can apply for the grant and would be required to prove the purchase.

By Eleanor Dearman

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