The state House committee investigating the police response to the mass murders at Robb Elementary School held its first session in Uvalde Thursday. All testimony given to the committee was done behind closed doors.
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered House Speaker Dade Phelan to put together a committee to investigate the police response to the shootings.
“I may be a stranger to this town, but I bring that same love and that compassion for this community, and that’s what’s going to guide my work,” said Moody.“It is my hope and prayer that our efforts will produce the information the legislature needs to protect our children,” said Guzman. Uvalde CISD superintendent Hal Harrell declined to comment after providing his testimony. The district’s maintenance director, director of student services, and a school custodian also spoke to the committee.
KPRC 2 also learned a retired HPD homicide detective, Chris Abbey, was brought in to help the committee with its investigation. However, not all lawmakers are happy with information being given behind closed doors.
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