Corrections--jails & Prisons

State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of an adult education pilot program by the Windham School District. [HB-4921] [Education ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the establishment of an adult education pilot program by the Windham School District.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Andrew Murr Laid On The Table Subject To Call on 05/08/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County. [HB-4998] [Mental Health ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the creation of a mental health jail diversion pilot program in Bexar County.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ray Lopez Read First Time on 03/23/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to credit toward a defendant's sentence for time confined in jail or prison before sentencing. [HB-5164] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to credit toward a defendant's sentence for time confined in jail or prison before sentencing.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jolanda Jones Read First Time on 03/24/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a veteran housing program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [HB-4982] [Housing ] [Veterans ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to a veteran housing program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Josey Garcia Read First Time on 03/23/2023

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Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a veteran housing program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [HB-4837] [Housing ] [Veterans ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to a veteran housing program established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Collier Referred To Vet Affairs on 05/12/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the payment of certain fines and court costs by an inmate during a term of imprisonment or following release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. [SB-2296] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the payment of certain fines and court costs by an inmate during a term of imprisonment or following release from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Roland Gutierrez Read First Time on 03/22/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment of an adult education pilot program by the Windham School District. [SB-2158] [Education ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to the establishment of an adult education pilot program by the Windham School District.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phil King Effective Immediately on 05/23/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to financial responsibilities and requirements of community supervision and corrections departments and certain judges. [HB-4633] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to financial responsibilities and requirements of community supervision and corrections departments and certain judges.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach Read First Time on 03/22/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment and to victims' rights regarding a motion to grant a commutation. [HB-4518] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ] [Human Rights ]
Relating to the authority of a court to grant a commutation of punishment to certain individuals serving a term of imprisonment and to victims' rights regarding a motion to grant a commutation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole Collier Referred To State Affairs on 05/15/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the establishment or expansion of behavioral health centers or jail diversion centers in certain local mental health authority service areas. [HB-4467] [Healthcare ] [Mental Health ] [Public Health ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to the establishment or expansion of behavioral health centers or jail diversion centers in certain local mental health authority service areas.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Four Price Read First Time on 03/21/2023

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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. [HB-4251] [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: Rep. Armando Walle Received From The House on 05/08/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to requiring notice regarding the potential eligibility to vote of certain persons convicted of a felony and the duties of a sheriff or jailer relating to elections. [HB-4247] [Voting Rights ] [Crime ] [Elections ] [Criminal Justice ]
Relating to requiring notice regarding the potential eligibility to vote of certain persons convicted of a felony and the duties of a sheriff or jailer relating to elections.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Erin Zwiener Read First Time on 03/21/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to certain related duties of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. [SB-1996] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Relating to certain personnel policies of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to certain related duties of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Whitmire Read First Time on 03/21/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to salaries for staff of a private vendor contracting with the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for the operation, maintenance, or management of a correctional facility. [HB-4145] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to salaries for staff of a private vendor contracting with the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for the operation, maintenance, or management of a correctional facility.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Travis Clardy Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/24/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the investigation of the death of a prisoner in county jail. [SB-1896] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to the investigation of the death of a prisoner in county jail.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Birdwell Referred To County Affairs on 05/06/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to allowing certain inmates to apply for benefits under certain public benefits programs to be provided at the time of discharge or release. [HB-4020] [Human Services ] [Criminal Justice ] [Poverty ]
Relating to allowing certain inmates to apply for benefits under certain public benefits programs to be provided at the time of discharge or release.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard Referred To Health & Human Services on 05/16/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to financial responsibilities and requirements of community supervision and corrections departments and certain judges. [SB-1744] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ] [Law Enforcement ]
Relating to financial responsibilities and requirements of community supervision and corrections departments and certain judges.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Hughes Read First Time on 03/16/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exception to required disclosure under the public information law for certain electronic information held by a prosecutor, law enforcement agency, or corrections agency. [SB-1770] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ]
Relating to an exception to required disclosure under the public information law for certain electronic information held by a prosecutor, law enforcement agency, or corrections agency.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Phil King Read First Time on 03/20/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; expanding authority to adopt fees. [HB-3743] [Budget and Spending ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; expanding authority to adopt fees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Effective On 9/1/23 on 06/11/2023

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State (Texas)
Texas 88th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to rules or procedures of the Commission on Jail Standards regarding prisoner visitation. [HB-3806] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to rules or procedures of the Commission on Jail Standards regarding prisoner visitation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Hugh Shine Read First Time on 03/20/2023

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