ISSUE 01 · SAFE COMMUNITIES
SAFER NEIGHBORHOODS. JUSTICE THAT WORKS.
A justice system should keep us safe, treat people fairly and spend tax dollars on what works. That means strong public safety, a real lawyer for people who can't afford one, and treatment instead of jail when it fits.
NEED HELP NOW?
In danger, call 911. For domestic violence help, call 1-800-799-7233 any time.
$1B+ FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ★ 116 NEW PATROL POSITIONS ★ $25.5M FOR INDIGENT DEFENSE ★ $22M AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
$1B+
For core public safety across four County budgets.
116
New patrol positions, plus 44 deputy constable positions.
$25.5M
A year for lawyers for people who can't afford one.
$22M
To prevent domestic violence and help survivors.
WHAT JUSTIN HAS DONE
Commissioners Court has five members. These passed with Justin's vote and work.
FUNDED
More deputies on patrol
Across four budgets, more than $1 billion for public safety, 116 new patrol positions and 44 deputy constable positions.
FUNDED
A lawyer for everyone
Expanded the Managed Assigned Counsel system, bringing indigent defense to $25.5 million a year.
UNDERWAY
Answers about the jail
Won Court support for a public jail dashboard and an independent review of deaths in custody.
WHAT COMES NEXT
Funding is not the finish line. In his next term, Justin will push to:
01
TREATMENT, NOT JAIL
With Councilwoman Teri Castillo, build paths to treatment before arrest and after booking for people who qualify.
02
BETTER CARE AT INTAKE
Strengthen medical screening and care when people first enter the jail.
03
STAND WITH SURVIVORS
Protect domestic violence services and use the UTHealth study to guide what comes next.