HB 1515

Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and to the functions of the Board of Pardons and Paroles, the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee, the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments, and the Windham School District.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 1515 continues the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) until September 1, 2037. It also revises educational and vocational training programs for incarcerated individuals, requiring the Windham School District to prioritize certifications that align with job market demand. Additionally, it updates reporting requirements for tracking post-release employment outcomes.

Author

Terry Canales

Contact the Author

Rep. Terry Canales

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0426

Capitol Office:

CAP 4S.4

E-Mail:

[email protected]

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