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Members of the Travis County Public Defender's Office told county commissioners that initial CAFA investments falls short during meeting March 25. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Travis County public defenders demand higher pay as Counsel at First Appearance ramps up

By Haley McLeod

Members of the public defender’s office told county commissioners that initial CAFA investments falls short.

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Travis County STAR Flight responded to a wildfire in Hays County Mar. 4. (Courtesy Travis County STAR Flight)

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