New women’s jail facility up for debate in Travis County

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Travis County Commissioners Court is expected to vote Tuesday on whether to spend $97 million to build a new women’s facility at the Travis County Correctional Complex (TCCC).
Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez stressed the importance of moving forward with the project in front of the commissioners.
“This investment is a commitment to providing adequate housing for our female population. This new facility is about having the right type of beds to address