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Perry reappoints Harrell as TYC Ombudsman

Governor Perry today announced he's renominating my old boss Will Harrell as the Texas Youth Commission's independent Ombudsman, according to a press release:Gov. Rick Perry has named Will Harrell of Austin the Texas Youth Commission (TYC) Independent Ombudsman for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2011. Pursuant to Senate Bill 103 of the 80th Legislative Session, the independent ombudsman will report on individual facilities and serious problems within the commission; create awareness about the office; and review and evaluate procedures established by the commission to ensure the rights of all children are observed.Harrell was initially appointed as TYC ombudsman by the governor?s conservator, and has served in the position since May 2007. He is a member of the League of United Latin American Citizens and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and was a founder of the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on February 10, 2009 (boomark / email).