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County attorney seeks step increases, notes lab costs and funds adult probation supervision from pretrial diversion fees
Summary
County Attorney Tamara Cochran May outlined the office's 2026 budget, requested step increases for staff, described rising juvenile and protective-order caseloads, noted certain testing and transcript costs that can strain miscellaneous services lines, and confirmed $50,000 from pretrial diversion funds supports adult probation supervision.
San Patricio County Attorney Tamara Cochran May presented the office's 2026 budget to Commissioners Court, asked for step increases for long-serving staff, and highlighted operational costs that can exceed current miscellaneous-service allocations.
Caseloads and duties
Cochran May told the court that misdemeanor and juvenile case volumes have risen and that protective-order and CPS work require recurring court attention. She described the county attorney's role in advising elected officials and department…
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