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Governor Greg Abbott hit Lubbock ahead of the school year to unveil a bold new crackdown on educators who abuse students, citing a 300% spike in allegations over the past year. He’s demanding mandatory 10-year prison sentences, no probation, no early parole, and sex offender registration for convicted teachers — calling current punishments “not acceptable.” Praising Lubbock prosecutors for securing a landmark 10-year sentence, he wants every DA in Texas to follow suit. Local DA Sunshine Stanek backed the push, stressing schools must be safe havens. Survivor Kyree’a Flores shared her harrowing story, urging kids to recognize warning signs and speak up — her mission: to prevent others from suffering in silence. Abbott also pledged to overhaul staff training and challenge legal protections to ensure accountability at every level.

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