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Travis County to launch $23 million project to keep mentally ill from jail

Next month, mentally ill individuals accused of committing minor crimes will be “diverted” to a new 25-bed facility instead of jail cells in Travis County.

Tamara Needles moderates a panel including Andy Brown, Ann Howard and Sally Hernandez about the launch of Travis County’s Mental Health Diversion Pilot and the plans for a permanent Mental Health Diversion Center.

Andy Brown speaks on a panel on Feb. 7, 2024. Brown is a Judge for the Travis County Commissioners Court.
Tamara Needles moderates a panel including Andy Brown, Ann Howard and Sally Hernandez about the launch of Travis County’s Mental Health Diversion Pilot and the plans for a permanent Mental Health Diversion Center.

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Sally Hernandez smiles as she is introduced as a panelist on Feb. 7, 2024. Hernandez is a Travis County Sheriff.

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