# Event Details

- **Event Name**: PAAW Rally & Public Comment
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: ? County Commissioners Court – Public Comment | February 23
? Meeting begins at 1:30 PM
? Bell County Courthouse
? PAAW Rally at 4:00 PM

On February 23rd, advocates will speak during public comment at the Bell County Commissioners Court meeting. This is how community concerns are formally entered into the public record.

Why Public Comment Matters

Under the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA), public comment ensures:
• community concerns are officially documented
• Commissioners and the County Judge are notified on the record
• future action or inaction can be measured

If it isn’t raised publicly, it’s easier to say it was never raised at all.

Top Priority: Governance First

Our number one request:

➡️ Move the animal shelter out from under the Sheriff’s Department.

A law-enforcement model is not designed for modern, evidence-based animal welfare. The shelter should operate as a standalone service or under the county’s Public Health department. 
Governance must change first for reform to work.

Model Before Space

Do not design or expand space based on an outdated model.
Implement evidence-based practices first — then determine right-sized space needs. This prevents wasted taxpayer dollars and inefficient design.

Evidence-Based Practices Advocates Should Consider Addressing

• Vaccination on intake
• Separation of sick and healthy animals
• Fear-free handling and housing
• Foster programs
• TNVR for community cats
• Spay/neuter and microchip prior to adoption
• Data-driven population management
• Outcome tracking and transparency

Join Us

After public comment, join us for a PAAW rally at 4:00 PM at the Bell County Courthouse.

Public comment creates record. Governance sets outcomes.
This is how change starts.

#PublicCommentMatters #TOMA #ShelterReform #RaiseTheCeiling #EvidenceBasedSheltering #AnimalWelfare #BellCounty #PAAWUp
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- **Event Categories**: meetups, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Belton
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bell County Courthouse
- **lat**: 31.055925674894
- **long**: -97.463636752321
- **full address**: Bell County Courthouse, 101 W Central Ave,Belton, Texas, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 23 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Bell County Courthouse, 101 W Central Ave,Belton, Texas, United States
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, health-wellness
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about PAAW Rally & Public Comment ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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