District Attorney – Fiscal Year 2026 3rd Annual Post-Bar Intern Stipend Program; Amount not to Exceed $75,000; with F...

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2026-0397 District Attorney – Fiscal Year 2026 3rd Annual Post-Bar Intern Stipend Program; Amount not to Exceed $75,000; with Funding Available within State Federal 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: April 7, 2026 FUNDING SOURCE: DA State Forfeiture Fund Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve the District Attorney’s Office – Fiscal Year 2026 3rd Annual Post-Bar Stipend Program, amount not to exceed $75,000, with each intern receiving a $2,500 stipend for participating in the program, with funding available within State Forfeiture Fund. The purpose of the program is to provide a foundation for the post-bar interns for professional development and ensure that they receive fair compensation through a transparent stipend distribution system. The program aims to recognize post-bar interns based on guidelines established by the District Attorney’s Office. There is no financial impact ono the General Fund. Done in open Court April 7, 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: