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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.
District judges Carson Campbell and Reva Towsley Carbutt signed an order notifying the court of the reappointment of Shawna Hollis as Washington County auditor and stating she meets the qualifications required by law; the order notes the auditor's current term expires Dec. 31, 2024. The court then voted to approve the county auditor's bond.
The court approved a contract to appoint Scott Ballard to represent indigent defendants in the county court at law. The contract was presented with the meeting documents; the court approved the representation by voice vote.
Officials presented accounts payable for approval, noting the list included insurance, taxes and other routine disbursements. The grand total presented to the court was $588,076.09. Court members also noted that $122,865 of that total will be paid from Senate Bill 22 funds rather than local tax revenue. The court approved the accounts payable list by voice vote.
Votes at a glance: the court accepted the district judges' notice of reappointment for Shawna Hollis (notice acknowledged); approved the auditor bond for Shawna Hollis (motion carried by voice vote); approved the contract to appoint Scott Ballard for indigent defense representation (motion carried by voice vote); approved accounts payable totaling $588,076.09 including $122,865 from Senate Bill 22 funds (motion carried by voice vote).
The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that carried by voice vote.
