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Jail-Based Competency Restoration Program
Summary
Hays County established a new partnership to provide mental health competency restoration services directly inside the jail. This program aims to cut down massive waitlists and high daily costs for inmates waiting for state hospital beds.
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Last discussed Jan 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Reduces high daily housing costs by treating inmates locally rather than waiting 300 days for state beds.
✅Who benefits
Inmates needing mental health care and taxpayers funding jail operations.
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