Texas County Progress

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TCJS Meeting Recap

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By Burnet County Judge Donna Klaeger, Chairman, Texas Commission on Jail Standards   The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (Commission or TCJS) met in workshop and regular session on Feb. 3-4. The first workshop to review Jail Standards was a tremendous success measured by the comments submitted by counties before and during the meeting.  The Commission appreciates … [Read more...] about TCJS Meeting Recap

Texas Commission on Jail Standards Nov. 3 Meeting Recap

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By Burnet County Judge Donna Klaeger, Chairman, Texas Commission on Jail Standards The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS or Commission) is making some changes that will enable sheriffs, county commissioners courts, jailers, advocacy groups, and others who are interested in Jail Standards to discuss concerns and make comments to specific Jail Standards through … [Read more...] about Texas Commission on Jail Standards Nov. 3 Meeting Recap

KEY CONCEPT: Texas Commission on Jail Standards

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KEY QUESTION: What is the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, and how does the Commission affect county government? REFERENCE POINT Texas Administrative Code TITLE 37 – PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS PART 9 – TEXAS COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS   TALKING POINTS: 1.      The Texas Legislature created the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (Commission) in … [Read more...] about KEY CONCEPT: Texas Commission on Jail Standards

Texas Commission on Jail Standards – 2012 Schedule

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The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) will conduct workshops beginning at 2:00 p.m. on the day before TCJS meetings to continue discussions on Jail Standards revisions.  An agenda will be posted, with comments and open discussion with elected officials, advocacy groups, citizens, providers, etc., invited. There will be no action taken during workshops. Any … [Read more...] about Texas Commission on Jail Standards – 2012 Schedule