Summary
One victim assistance coordinator currently handles about 1,200 victim contacts a quarter across two courts. Salary savings will fund a second coordinator and a civil paralegal.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded by salary savings from unfilled positions; no new general revenue requested this session.
Crime victims and parties in civil matters handled by the county.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Commissioners Court - Oct 14, 2026
The court declared October Domestic Violence Awareness Month after hearing from Focusing Families, which served 513 clients last year, and a young woman whose mother was murdered by a dating partner. The nonprofit is seeking volunteers and holiday donations.
Commissioners Court - Jul 22, 2026
One victim assistance coordinator currently handles about 1,200 victim contacts a quarter across two courts. Salary savings will fund a second coordinator and a civil paralegal.
Commissioners Court - Apr 15, 2026
The county proclaimed Child Abuse Awareness Month and put money behind it — $20,000 to Family Ties plus funding for CASA. Family Ties serves abuse victims with counseling, a 12-bed shelter, and plans a sexual assault center in Waller so victims don't have to travel to Houston.
Commissioners Court - Apr 1, 2026
The court proclaimed April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, with Focusing Families sharing stark Texas statistics and prevention tips, including Wear Teal Day April 7 and Denim Day April 29.
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