A shortage of public defenders in Travis County has been developing over time. This issue affects defendants who rely on public defenders, making up 20% of cases. Due to the shortage, these defendants must wait for a public defender to become available.
Further information on this issue can be found through local news sources, such as KXAN, which has reported on the public defender shortage in Travis County.
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