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Santa Fe families to protest bill that could grant accused shooter early parole

House Bill 256 would allow anyone younger than 18 who commits a crime to be eligible for parole after 20 years.

AUSTIN, Texas — A bill that could give the Santa Fe shooting suspect an earlier parole date will be debated Wednesday in Austin.

House Bill 256 would allow anyone younger than 18 who commits a crime to be eligible for parole after 20 years. Right now, they're eligible after 40 years.

Families who had loved ones killed in the Santa Fe High School shooting are expected to be there to protest.

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