Travis County Judge Andy Brown outlines childcare, housing and mental-health investments in State of the County address

Travis County Judge Andy Brown used his State of the County address to lay out a multi‑pronged strategy for addressing the county’s housing, health and child-care challenges while responding to budget limits and state policy changes.

"I serve as the chief executive of Travis County," Brown said, framing the address around county responsibilities including emergency response, courts and public health. He warned of an "uncertain budget future because of rising health care costs, inflation, and legislative limits" while saying the county will nonetheless invest in programs that support working families and protect civil rights.

Brown summarized the Raising Travis County program — described in his speech as a voter‑approved $75,000,000‑a‑year investment — and said it has funded childcare for about 1,000 children ages 0–3. He announced the commissioners court will vote next Tuesday on nearly…