Texas County Progress

The Official Publication of the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas

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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 (TCJS or Commission) met in regular session on Aug. 4.  The Commission staff noted that sheriffs, commissioners courts, and judicial systems in counties are working together to address issues at local levels, which has attributed to … [Read more...] about TCJS Meeting Recap

Texas Commission on Jail Standards

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May Meeting Recap By Burnet County Judge Donna Klaeger, TCJS Chairman At its May meeting, the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (Commission) welcomed new member Allan Cain, who was recently appointed by Gov. Rick Perry. As per Government Code 511.0091, Texas Minimum Jail Standards, Chapter 300, the Commission set the fee schedule to recover the cost of performing … [Read more...] about Texas Commission on Jail Standards

Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System

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By Sharon Guzman, Director of Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments (TCOOMI) Services – Bluebonnet Trails   On May 30, 2007, a man pulled a butcher knife on a police officer at a convenience store in Georgetown, Texas.  The incident was caught on video by the security camera outside the store.  The video, provided by the district … [Read more...] about Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System

Communication Key to Successful Review of Texas Jail Standards

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By Donna Klaeger, Burnet County Judge and TCJS Chairman   The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (Commission or TCJS) met in a workshop on Dec. 2, 2010, in Austin to review processes and procedures as the Commission embarks on a review of jail statutes and standards.  Many sheriffs and jail personnel were in attendance, as well as county judges, commissioners, … [Read more...] about Communication Key to Successful Review of Texas Jail Standards