TJJD News & Announcements

AUSTIN, Texas – TJJD would like to recognize the following employees who have received a tenure award since June 2017. On behalf of the agency, we extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation for their dedication and service to the State of Texas. June 2017 FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE Vanessa Williams, Giddings Darrell Logan, Jr., McLennan Carmen Urbina, Evins Maricela Trevino, McLennan Pete Calvert, Giddings Keith Williams, Ron Jackson Jeanette Krenek, Gainesville Veronica Barrera, Evins Gregory Winn, McFadden Ranch Tasharra Norwood, Gainesville Sharon Russell, Giddings Luther Taliaferro, Austin - Education Alfonso Tamez, Jr., Evins TEN YEARS OF SERVICE Eric Herring, Austin - Probation & Community Services Christina Huddleston, Ron Jackson Larry Shupe, Giddings Sara Wakefield, Ron Jackson Sergio Avila, Jr., Evins Martha Garcia, Evins Javier Rosales, Evins Linda McDonald, Ron Jackson Michael Meyer, Austin - Financial Services Brandi Cain, Austin - Offic...

AUSTIN, Texas – TJJD, along with other agencies, will be recognized at the upcoming TIBH Industries 10th Annual Artie Hines Awards Dinner on September 27, 2017. TJJD is ranked number seven out of all state agencies in the dollars spent on products purchased from TIBH. TIBH Industries is a non-profit corporation that markets the products and services of thousands of Texans with disabilities, linking them to meaningful career options. Their WorksWonders program helps Community Rehabilitation Programs employ over 6,000 people, making them productive taxpayers by keeping them in the workforce. The State of Texas has a set-aside program with TIBH in which state agencies can order products and services without the need for competitive bidding. TJJD made over $600,000 in purchases through TIBH between October 2015 and September 2016, a tremendous success for the agency purchasers: Dorene Corsentino, Central Office; Jackie Schmaltz, Gainesville; Brenda Medack, Giddings; Deb Baize, Mart; Sh...