WilCo Judge Tapped For Key Mental Health Committee

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — Judge Stacey Mathews of the 277th District Court has been appointed by the Texas Supreme Court and Court of Criminal Appeals to the newly formed Judicial Council on Mental Health Legislative Research Committee, officials said.

Mathews currently serves as a Commissioner on the Judicial Commission on Mental Health. The Judicial Commission on Mental Health was created by the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Feb. 13, 2018, to develop, implement, and coordinate policy initiatives designed to improve the courts interaction with, and the administration of justice for, children, adults, and families with mental health needs.

The Legislative Research Committee was created to study the organization and practices of the Texas Judicial Branch related to behavioral and mental health needs.

“Mental health and related issues are addressed too often by default as a court or law enforcement responsibility,” Mathews said in a prepared statement. “I am extremely honored to have been appointed to this committee.”