In 2015, the 84th Texas Legislature (Regular Session) instructed TJJD to develop and adopt a regionalization plan, in consultation with local juvenile probation departments, for keeping children closer to home in lieu of commitment to the secure facilities operated by the agency. The Regionalization Task Force, made up of representatives from probation associations, provider associations, advocates, and staff was tasked with developing the plan.
Regionalization Director
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Southeast Region
![David Ellis, Regional County Program Administrator](https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DavidEllis.jpg)
David Ellis
Regional County Program Administrator
(512) 490-7940
david.ellis@tjjd.texas.gov
![A map of the Southeast Texas region.](https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ContactsMap-regions-sep-06.jpg)
North Region
![Marcus Boyd, Regional County Program Administrator](https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Marcus.Boyd_.jpg)
Marcus Boyd
Regional County Program Administrator
(512) 416-8074
marcus.boyd@tjjd.texas.gov
![A map of the North Texas region.](https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ContactsMap-regions-sep-04.jpg)
Panhandle Region
![Neil Eddins, Regional County Program Administrator](https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/NeilEddins.jpg)
Neil Eddins
Regional County Program Administrator
(806) 470-7417
neil.eddins.jr@tjjd.texas.gov
![A map of the Panhandle region.](https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ContactsMap-regions-sep-02.jpg)
West Region
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Carmella Sanchez
Regional County Program Administrator
(915) 201-9770
carmella.sanchez@tjjd.texas.gov
![A map of the West Texas region.](https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ContactsMap-regions-sep-03.jpg)
Central Region
![Jim Wilson, Regional County Program Administrator](https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/JimWilson.jpg)
Jim Wilson
Regional County Program Administrator
(512) 490-7988
james.wilson@tjjd.texas.gov
![A map of the Central Texas region.](https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ContactsMap-regions-sep-05.jpg)
South Region
![Javier Aguilar, Regional County Program Administrator](https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Javier.Aguilar.jpg)
Javier Aquilar
Regional County Program Administrator
(956) 245-7406
javier.aquilar@tjjd.texas.gov
![A map of the South Texas region.](https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ContactsMap-regions-sep-07.jpg)