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Freestone County officials discuss jail transfer arrangements with Navarro, Bexar counties
Summary
Freestone County commissioners discussed arrangements for transferring detainees to Navarro County and possible contact with Bexar County, and said they should secure a formal agreement in case of an emergency.
Freestone County commissioners discussed arrangements for transferring inmates to Navarro County and the possibility of coordinating with Bexar County during a routine meeting. Unidentified County Official 3, a county official, asked, “How's it going with Navarro County? I know a couple weeks ago, we said Navarro County would be taking people.”
The discussion included a suggestion to contact Bexar County for additional coordination. Unidentified County Staff 4, a county staff member, said, “you can talk to the people in the Bexar County.” Unidentified County Official 2, a county official, added that Navarro County officials “are not in the business taking those people's,” indicating uncertainty about Navarro County's capacity or willingness.
Commissioners debated next steps but recorded no formal motion or vote on transfers in the provided transcript. Unidentified County Official 2 said the county should “be proactive and go ahead and get an agreement in place in case we do have that emergency,” indicating intent to pursue a formal intergovernmental arrangement.
The record does not show a signed agreement, a vote, or a deadline for securing a transfer arrangement; speakers said only that conversations had occurred and that staff or other officials would be contacted for clarification.
