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
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Texas Commission on Jail Standards – 2012 Schedule
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
KEY CONCEPT: Texas Commission on Jail Standards
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
TCJS Meeting Recap
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
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