The Brewster County Courthouse received updated security features after the 85th Texas Legislature last year passed Senate Bill 42.
The bill requires local law enforcement entities to send reports of court security incidents to the Office of Court Administration. It also calls for more training for security officers and officials involved in the court’s daily business.
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