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2026-1097 • Contracts & ProcurementVictoria County (Victoria County)

Discuss and consider approval of the following in connection with the Victoria Area Alternate Public Defender (VAAPD) program, and take appropriate action:Contract with TRGPD for operation of the VAAPD programInterlocal Agreement in connection with the VA

Presented in: Victoria County Commissioners Court - August 31, 2026 on 2026-08-31
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 4.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (3 - 0)
“Motion to approve Item #2026-1097: Discuss and consider approval of the following in connection with the Victoria Area Alternate Public Defender (VAAPD) program, and take appropriate action:Contr (Moved by Danny Garcia, Seconded by Jason Ohrt)”
BZ
Ben Zeller
County Judge
YES
DG
Danny Garcia
Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)
YES
CF
Constance Filley Johnson
District Attorney
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discuss and consider approval of the following in connection with the Victoria Area Alternate Public Defender (VAAPD) program, and take appropriate action:Contract with TRGPD for operation of the VAAPD programInterlocal Agreement in connection with the VAAPD program

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.