AUSTIN, Texas – I am happy to announce Lou Serrano as our new Senior Director of Probation and Community Services. Lou has served in an interim capacity to liaise with the field since the end of February while continuing his role as Regional County Administrator. Lou was Director of Juvenile Services for Ector County for 15 years and was Chief JPO for Deaf Smith County for 11 years before joining TJJD. Lou will be headquartered here in Austin. I am particularly excited about Lou’s collaborative spirit, leadership skills, and productivity. I heard from many in the county juvenile probation field, receiving input for the selection process, and that feedback was very helpful. I owe thanks to Chiefs Homer Flores, Roger Martinez, and Edeska Barnes for sitting on the interview panel and providing county perspective to the interview process. We all recently gathered for the Post Legislative and Budget Conferences. That is a favorite of mine because it truly brings the whole system togethe...
The Texas Juvenile Justice Department: Transforming Young Lives and Creating Safer Communities