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Judge Lozano’s eviction-diversion program wins Texas Association of Counties award
Summary
The court recognized Justice of the Peace Dolores Lozano and her eviction-diversion initiative—citing improved defendant-assistance rates and grant sourcing—during a presentation by the Texas Association of Counties.
The Texas Association of Counties presented a best-practices award to Justice of the Peace Dolores Lozano for an eviction-diversion initiative that uses formal court processes, community partners and grant funding to help tenants and landlords resolve matters before eviction. The court lauded the program for identifying grant sources including the National Center for State Courts Eviction Diversion Initiative and for improving defendant representation rates relative to a sister court.
Lozano and TAC representatives emphasized the program’s ability to reduce avoidable evictions, connect families to legal and financial help, and serve as a model for other counties. "This program checks all the boxes for identifying a common problem, developing a solution, and documenting results," the TAC presenter said; Lozano described the program as a pathway to dignity and stability for families.
