‘Number one issue’ for Texas jails: supporting those with mental illness

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sheriffs and jail employees from across Texas met Tuesday in Austin for the annual Texas Jail Association Conference. This year every one of the dozens of jail administrators who spoke with KXAN had a major concern on their minds: how Texas jails will continue to support the mental health needs of their inmates.
“Of course the number one issue we face as county jail operators is mental health and what we do with inmates that face mental health and mental health crises