Transformative Justice Program Evaluation and Grant
Williamson County
Summary
The nine-year-old program diverts 17-24 year old first-time nonviolent felony offenders into treatment, jobs, and housing, with about 60% success and record expunction — one of only two such county programs in Texas.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
$153,221 state grant plus county-funded attorney contracts of $57,000 each.
Young first-time offenders and their families; jail population relief.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Williamson County accepts grant, renews contracts for youth justice program
Williamson County Juvenile Services will receive a $153,221 grant from the Office of the Governor to support its Transformative Justice program, which works with young adults involved in the criminal justice system. Wilco applied for the grant in February. County commissioners accepted the grant during their October 20 meeting and renewed contracts for two attorneys serving the program.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session (Business) — October 20, 2026
The nine-year-old program diverts 17-24 year old first-time nonviolent felony offenders into treatment, jobs, and housing, with about 60% success and record expunction — one of only two such county programs in Texas.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session (Business) — February 3, 2026
County officials and researchers presented a five-year study showing the Transformative Justice Program cuts recidivism by 35% for young adults. The court approved applying for state grant funding to keep the diversion program running.
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