Texas Specialty Courts — Registration

Under section 121.002 of the Texas Government Code, Specialty Court programs must provide written notice of the program, any resolution or other official declaration under which the program was established, and a copy of the applicable community justice plan that incorporates duties related to probation and supervision that will be required under the program.

 

To remain in good standing as a specialty court, programs must also comply with any required reporting, whether they are funded by the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office or not. Submit all completed documents to the Office of Court Administration at SpecialtyCourts@txcourts.gov.

 

Forms

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Specialty Court Registration Form (.pdf) | Sample Resolution (.docx) | Sample Declaration (.docx)

 

Samples

Sample Resolution

WHEREAS, The [ Governing Body ] of [ County or Judicial Circuit Name ] finds it in the best interest of the citizens of [ County Name ], that the [ Name of Project ] be established as a [ Court Type ] pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 121 or under former law; and

WHEREAS, the [ Governing Body ] recognizes that this court has been or will be operational as of the [ Day ] day of [ Month ], [ Year ].

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the [ Governing Body ] does authorize the establishment of the [ Name of Project ] as a [ Court Type ] to enable it to provide services needed by the citizens of our county.

Signed by:

Passed and Approved this [ Day ] of [ Month ], [ Year ].

Sample Declaration

The [ Governing Body ] of [ County or Judicial Circuit Name ] found it in the best interest of the citizens of [ County Name ], that the [ Name of Project ] be established as a [ Court Type ] pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 121 or under former law.

The [ Governing Body ] recognized that this court has been or will be operational as of the [Day] day of [ Month ], [ Year ].

Signed by:

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County Judge