29:52 → 30:13(21s)
Judge Andy Brown called the Jan. 28, 2025 Commissioners Court to order, noted Commissioners Gomez, Trevillion and Trevillion joining in person, Commissioner Howard joining virtually and Commissioner Shea arriving shortly.
Travis County Commissioners Court met Jan. 28, 2025. Major actions: the court unanimously approved expansion of 'counsel at first appearance' staffing (CAFA) to add an A shift and create/post 43 new county FTEs, renewed an interlocal agreement with the City for Austin-Travis County EMS, heard a winter-storm response briefing, and voted to join proposed amicus briefs in New Jersey v. Trump. Public commenters urged 24/7 counsel at first appearance and raised transit equity concerns.
