The Court approved Juvenile Probation accepting a $329,604 grant from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department for the FY26 Project Liberty Program, with no required county match. The approval also includes creating two positions effective October 18, 2025.
What it means for you
Juvenile Probation will receive state funding to run the Project Liberty Program and will be able to hire two staff members to support it.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
5–0, per the official record.