Corrections--jails & Prisons

State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the confinement in a county jail of a person pending a transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the compensation for certain costs of confinement. [HB-1563] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the confinement in a county jail of a person pending a transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the compensation for certain costs of confinement.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Abel Herrero Co-sponsor Authorized on 05/17/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [HB-1539] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alma Allen Read First Time on 03/03/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the use of body worn cameras by correctional officers. [HB-1524] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the use of body worn cameras by correctional officers.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Abel Herrero Referred To State Affairs on 05/08/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requiring prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer a degree or certificate program to certain persons who are incarcerated or subject to involuntary civil commitment. [SB-526] [Education ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to requiring prior approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to offer a degree or certificate program to certain persons who are incarcerated or subject to involuntary civil commitment.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Vetoed By The Governor on 06/16/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to procedures governing declared disasters for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [HB-1446] [Disaster Relief ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to procedures governing declared disasters for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Philip Cortez Referred To State Affairs on 05/15/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to family liaison officers in county jails. [HB-1435] [Crime ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to family liaison officers in county jails.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ramon Romero Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 04/18/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to providing prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge. [HB-1428] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to providing prisoners serving a sentence in a county jail with certain documents on discharge.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Elizabeth Campos Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/19/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the use of a wireless communication jamming device in a correctional facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [HB-1438] [Crime ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Cybersecurity ] [Public Safety ] [Telecommunications ]
Relating to the use of a wireless communication jamming device in a correctional facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bryan Slaton Read First Time on 03/03/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the expiration of a protective order when the subject of the protective order is confined or imprisoned. [HB-1423] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the expiration of a protective order when the subject of the protective order is confined or imprisoned.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bettencourt Effective On 9/1/23 on 06/18/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses. [HB-1402] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the criminal penalties for certain criminal offenses.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Moody Read First Time on 03/03/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to air conditioning requirements at facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [HB-1355] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Energy ] [Housing ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to air conditioning requirements at facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alma Allen Comte Report Filed With Committee Coordinator on 04/26/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to depression screenings for certain women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [SB-444] [Mental Health ] [Healthcare ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to depression screenings for certain women in county jail or in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Menendez Read First Time on 02/15/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the eligibility for an occupational license by certain former inmates and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [SB-383] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Relating to the eligibility for an occupational license by certain former inmates and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini Read First Time on 02/15/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system. [HB-1282] [Veterans ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to county jailer training on interacting with veterans in the criminal justice system.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ramon Romero Received From The House on 05/12/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained. [HB-1213] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the temperature at which a facility operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is maintained.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Rosenthal Read First Time on 03/03/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the confinement in a county jail of a person pending a transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the compensation for certain costs of confinement. [SB-318] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Funding ] [Budget and Spending ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the confinement in a county jail of a person pending a transfer to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the compensation for certain costs of confinement.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Juan Hinojosa Co-author Authorized on 03/01/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the reentry and reintegration programs provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [HB-1019] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the reentry and reintegration programs provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Reynolds Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/10/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [HB-967] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to program accessibility for female inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alma Allen Referred To Criminal Justice on 05/11/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for certain students whose parent or legal guardian has been incarcerated. [HB-947] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Funding ]
Relating to an allotment under the public school finance system for certain students whose parent or legal guardian has been incarcerated.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Dutton Read First Time on 03/02/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to registering to vote and voting while in custody at certain county jails and related procedures. [HB-944] [Voting Rights ] [Elections ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to registering to vote and voting while in custody at certain county jails and related procedures.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Harold Dutton Read First Time on 03/02/2023

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