Mental Health Tragedy Sparks Calls for Better Resources in Travis County

The recent killing of a 21-year-old woman in Travis County has brought attention to the need for better mental health resources in the area. Numerous groups have called for increased access to mental health services to prevent similar tragedies from occurring.

Court records show that Keziah Titus, a 19-year-old accused of murdering her relative, had previous run-ins with the law before being arrested on murder charges. In April 2023, she was arrested on misdemeanor family violence charges and released on bond with one condition: receiving mental health supervision. The limited mental health resources in the county have raised concerns about the ability to provide adequate care for individuals like Titus.

The Travis County Attorney’s Office has highlighted the importance of a mental health diversion center currently under development in the area as a way to address mental health issues more effectively. While it is unclear if Titus has an attorney at this time, efforts are being made to improve mental health services in Travis County and prevent future incidents like this from happening.