HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Surrounded by constables, the Harris County Sheriff's Office, and even a representative from the Houston Police Union, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he built a team that will focus on stopping those who repeatedly commit violent crimes.

"Citizens in this area remain concerned about crime, especially violent crime, and simply, there are far too many victims of violent crime in Harris County," Abbott said.

The Department of Public Safety and Texas Rangers will also play a role on the task force.

Despite this task force launching here in the City of Houston, HPD Police Chief Noe Diaz and Houston Mayor John Whitmire were noticeably absent. ABC13 contacted HPD, who would not answer any questions. Instead, a spokesperson said it's Abbott's task force, so all questions

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