Managed Assigned Counsel

Shared personal experiences with court-appointed counsel and probation, advocating for front-end legal quality through MAC funding.

Emphasized the need for independent and accountable representation for poor defendants through the MAC program.

Urged the court to demonstrate its values by fully funding the MAC program rather than relying on temporary grant dollars.

Requested administrative oversight and intervention regarding court administrative errors and victim services related to a protective order.

Spoke in favor of continuing funding for the Managed Assigned Counsel program, highlighting its statewide recognition and improvements to indigent defense.

Expressed unanimous support from the MAC Advisory Oversight Board for continued full funding of the MAC program.

Urged the court to reject recommendations to place the MAC budget in contingency and fully fund the program to maintain indigent defense standards.

Advocated on behalf of the Texas Organizing Project for full funding of the MAC office to ensure fairness and representation for low-income residents.

Shared personal family experiences with the criminal justice system and urged full funding for the MAC program to protect constitutional mandates.

Expressed support from the Texas Organizing Project for maintaining long-term county investment in the MAC program.

Argued that Bexar County needs both a public defender's office and a MAC program to provide strong indigent defense options.