Texas County Progress

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

mental health

Mental Health Task Force

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Serving Children, Adults in Crisis * Jail Diversion, Reduced Recidivism, Continuum of Care Among Program Goals

Since 2004, Williamson County has taken a keen interest in mental health and has worked to advance services to its citizens while continuing to be fiscally responsible to the taxpayers. More than 20 years ago, leaders in Williamson County recognized that a growing population in the county jail was comprised of nonviolent offenders who needed mental health assistance and … [Read more...] about Mental Health Task Force

Attorney General Opinions

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Bond Election for City Roads      Re: Whether a county may call a bond election to fund the construction, repair, improvement, and maintenance of city roads (RQ-0319-KP). Submitted by Lilli A. Hensley Sterling County Attorney Summary, Opinion No. KP-311: A county may call a bond election under Texas Constitution article III, section 52(b) or (c) and expend bond … [Read more...] about Attorney General Opinions

Mental Health Jail Backlog Increase

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When accused persons are unable to assist in their defense because of mental incompetency, the trial court orders them committed to a state mental institution for treatment and restoration of their competency. These defendants have not been convicted of a crime, but they cannot be tried or released until they are mentally competent. For several years, the legislature has failed … [Read more...] about Mental Health Jail Backlog Increase

Mandated Mental Health Jail Inmate Interviews and Reports

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For several years, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas has supported legislative proposals to improve mental health programs. There have been some improvements in state funding. In 2010, Texas ranked 50th among the states in mental health funding; by 2017, we had improved to 40th. Nevertheless, county jails continue to hold more mentally ill persons than … [Read more...] about Mandated Mental Health Jail Inmate Interviews and Reports

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

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