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January

Waxahachie Daily Light: Organizations urge state to examine intersection of mental health, criminal justice
KETK: ‘Eliminate the Wait’ aims to protect those with mental illnesses in the criminal justice system
Runnels County Register: JCMH and HHSC release toolkit to “Eliminate the Wait” for competency restoration services
KBTX: ‘Eliminate the Wait’ campaign aims to help those declared incompetent to stand trial
KLTV: Smith County leaders to meet Friday to discuss mental health issues in jail, community
Tyler Morning Telegraph: Mental health advocates, professionals push for plans funded by jail diversion grant

February

Andrew & Andrew: Texas Criminal Defense: Eliminate the Wait - Helping Your Clients Who Suffer From Mental Incompetency

March

Herald Democrat: Mental health, county jail: County works to coordinate services

April

Tyler Morning Telegraph: Advocate aims to help put Smith County Jail inmates with mental health issues on road 'to wellness'
KYTX: Jail diversion program helps Smith County Jail with mental health challenges
KLTV: Smith County Diversion Coordinator gives update on inmate jail diversion program

June

Herald Democrat: County wants mental health coordinator for jail

August

Herald Democrat: Grayson County to get $300K to fund new community coordinator

December:

January

TribTalk: Looking beneath the surface: Courts and mental health
Texas Standard: Judicial Commission Discusses The Role Of Mental Health In Civil And Criminal Justice

February

Law.com: Texas Courts Not Equipped to Deal With Mental Health Issues, Courts Find

May

Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Texas courts step up on mental health
Dallas Morning News: Texas judges are leading a cultural shift on how we handle defendants with mental health problems

October

CourTex: Judicial Commission on Mental Health Hosts Summit