The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (Commission) held its quarterly meeting in Austin on Aug. 6. Following the public comment period, Executive Director Adan Munoz introduced Robert Green as the Commission's newest inspector and Mark Wilson as a new program specialist. Both of the positions were created this past legislative session, and both began employment Sept. 1. Green … [Read more...] about TCJS August Meeting Recap
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TCJS Commission Regulates Texas County Jails
The Texas Legislature created the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) in 1975 to implement a declared state policy that all county jail facilities conform to minimum standards of construction, maintenance and operation. The TCJS is a policy-making body comprised of nine members who are appointed by the Texas governor to staggered six-year terms expiring on Jan. 31 of … [Read more...] about TCJS Commission Regulates Texas County Jails
Texas County Jails: Current Events
County Progress asked Adan Munoz, executive director of the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS), to address some of the relevant issues facing county jails. Q: The TCJS conducted its first-ever strategy session earlier this year. What prompted this session, and what are some of the key strategies your team has developed? A: As part of an ongoing effort to ensure … [Read more...] about Texas County Jails: Current Events
Jail Commission Meeting Report
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) is under Sunset Review in 2008. TCJS held public meetings during the first quarter of 2008 and has recently submitted a survey to county judges and sheriffs to receive testimony and written comments on policies, procedures and customer service. A Strategic Planning Session was conducted on April 30 to review input received from … [Read more...] about Jail Commission Meeting Report
TCJS Conducts First-Ever Strategy Session
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) met Feb. 6, 2008, in Austin for its first strategic planning session in the Commission's 33-year history. This session was part of an ongoing effort to ensure that the Jail Commission is not only meeting its statutory responsibilities and fulfilling its mission, but also providing the best possible service to the citizens of the … [Read more...] about TCJS Conducts First-Ever Strategy Session