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The Task Force

In order to receive CJA funding, each state is required to establish and maintain a multidisciplinary Task Force on children’s justice. Texas received its first CJA grant in 1990, and since that time has maintained a multidisciplinary Task Force responsible for overseeing grant activities. The Task Force adopted bylaws in September 2007.
Click here to see CJA Task Force Bylaws.

At a minimum, the Task Force must include representatives from the following disciplines:

  1. Law Enforcement Community
  2. Criminal Court Judge
  3. Civil Court Judge
  4. Prosecuting Attorney
  5. Defense Attorney
  6. Attorney for Children
  7. CASA
  8. Health Professional
  9. Mental Health Professional
  10. Child Protective Services
  11. Disabilities Specialist
  12. Parent Group Representative

Click here to view all CJA Task Force members.

The Task Force currently consists of 25 members, with at least one representative in each of the required categories. Task Force officers include a Chair and Vice Chair, and the Task Force appoints committees and working groups as needed.
Click here to view Task Force officers.

The Task Force meets quarterly at the Texas Center for the Judiciary. Member and officer elections occur annually at the last meeting of the fiscal year.
Click here for agendas and minutes from recent Task Force meetings.