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Washington County commissioners approve indigent defense contract, auditor bond and $588,076.09 in payments
Summary
At a commissioners court meeting, officials noted the district judges' reappointment notice for Auditor Shawna Hollis, approved her bond, voted to contract Scott Ballard for indigent defense representation, and authorized $588,076.09 in accounts payable, including $122,865 from Senate Bill 22 funds.
The Washington County Commissioners Court approved a contract to provide counsel for indigent defendants, accepted a notice of reappointment for County Auditor Shawna Hollis and approved her bond, and authorized $588,076.09 in accounts payable at a public meeting.
The actions matter because they secure court-appointed legal representation for people who cannot afford counsel, confirm financial oversight for county accounts, and clear a large batch of routine county payments.
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