DWI, drug program in Williamson County receives $27K grant

Julianna Russ
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — The Texas Bar Foundation is expected to grant $27,215 to a DWI and drug program at Williamson County Court at Law #2.

According to the county, the funds would help provide in-house therapy, various forms of mental health treatment and alcohol/drug use monitoring for eligible offenses.

The program was established in 2006, and according to the county, has served 675 participants with 548 successful graduates and 13 currently active in the program.

“Impaired driving remains one of the greatest threats to public safety in our community. Rather than continuing the revolving door of addiction and crime, treatment courts break this cycle by holding individuals accountable while connecting them to substance use and mental health services needed to change their lives,” said Honorable Judge Laura Barker, judge over DWI/Drug Court Program and County Court at Law #2.

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