By Brittany Anderson

HAYS COUNTY — Hays County is working to address the overcrowded jail system and thousands of taxpayer dollars  spent on inmates. But most importantly, ensuring criminal justice for all. 

On May 24, the Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to award a request for proposal (RFP) to Neighborhood Defender Services in order to create Hays County’s first public defender office (PDO). 

This comes after three years of advocacy efforts by Mano Amiga, a local n...