Commissioners to take steps toward public defenders office

The Hays County Commissioners Court will have a discussion related to awarding a Request For Proposal for a public defenders office to either Neighborhood Defender Service, Inc. or Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc. during its Tuesday-morning meeting.

The commissioners will also look to authorize the evaluation committee and General Counsel to enter into discussions with the selected respondent for contract development which will be brought back to court for consideration.

Following an evaluation of the proposals and interviews with both firms, the evaluation committee recommends the commissioners court to discuss and approve the selection of one of the respondents to move forward and pursue contract negotiations.