Authorize and approve Agreement between Dallas County and Big Thought to reimburse them for expenses related to menta...

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2026-0827 Authorize and approve Agreement between Dallas County and Big Thought to reimburse them for expenses related to mental health, drug and rehabilitation services, Amount not to Exceed $109,000 – Funding Available Within DA State Forfeiture Fund (40007) On a motion made by Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and seconded by Commissioner Andrew Sommerman, the following order was passed and adopted by the Commissioners Court of Dallas County, State of Texas: BRIEFING DATE: August 4, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: District Attorney Chapter 59 State Forfeiture Fund Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve entering into the attached agreement between the Dallas County District Attorney's Office (DAO) and Big Thought for services related to Big Thought's Creative Solutions Program, in an amount not to exceed $109,000 – with funding available within DA Chapter 59 State Forfeiture Funds #40007for the provision of mental health, drug, or rehabilitation services that fall under Sections 59.06(d-2)(2) and 59,06(d-2)(3) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Done in open Court August 4, 2026 by the following vote: IN FAVOR: County Judge Clay Jenkins, Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel, Commissioner John Wiley Price, Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, and Commissioner Andrew Sommerman OPPOSED: