Dallas County Sheriff’s Office – Approval of Networking Agreement with Alcoholics Anonymous for Inmate Programs

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

2025-1458 Dallas County Sheriff’s Office – Approval of Networking Agreement with Alcoholics Anonymous for Inmate Programs 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: December 16, 2025 FUNDING SOURCE: Commissary Fund Be it resolved and ordered that the Dallas County Commissioners Court does hereby approve the Rehabilitation Services Agreement between Alcoholics Anonymous and Dallas County on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office and authorize the County Judge to sign all related agreement documents. This agreement expands and strengthens rehabilitation services for inmates, supports recovery and community reintegration, and enhances public safety. Additionally, because all services are provided at no cost by Alcoholics Anonymous, there is no financial impact to Dallas County. Approval of this agreement ensures continued access to valuable recovery programming through 2028. Done in open Court December 16, 2025 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: None