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Bexar County defendants wait months in jail for competency treatment; judge says Texas is violating their rights
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Diego Medel | San Antonio Report , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· August 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This mandate requires restoration to be completed within 21 days. Defendants in Bexar County are currently facing waits of several months for competency treatment.
A federal judge has rejected a bid by Texas to pause a mandate related to competency restoration. This mandate requires restoration to be completed within 21 days.
Defendants in Bexar County are currently facing waits of several months for competency treatment.
Further information on this development is available from the source, including the judge's ruling and its implications for defendants in Bexar County.
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Published: August 23, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) ·
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What is this story about? A federal judge has rejected a bid by Texas to pause a mandate related to competency restoration. This mandate requires restoration to be completed within 21 days. Defendants in Bexar County are…
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