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Court deadlocks on buying site for potential jail and justice center; motion fails 2-2

5398945 · July 15, 2025
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A motion to put a piece of county-interest land under contract for due diligence related to a future jail and justice center failed on a 2-2 vote. Commissioners cited unresolved concerns about site suitability and the need for further analysis.

A proposal to put a parcel under contract so Williamson County could perform due diligence for a potential future jail and justice center failed July 15 after the court split 2-2.

Commissioner Covey moved to approve assignment of a contract from the county’s broker to allow a four-month due diligence period; the motion was seconded. The proposal followed a months-long committee review of justice and jail space needs and a…

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