The Harris County Public Defender's Office is asking for permission to apply to the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for $148,408 in grant funds, with no county match required, to support the second year of a statewide training and mentoring program for future indigent defense leaders (Cohort 6).
What it means for you
If awarded, the grant would fund a second cohort of training and mentoring for individuals in indigent defense work across Texas.
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.