Committee Summary
Committee Members (9)
- Chairman: State Rep. Abel Herrero (D-Robstown)
- Vice-Chairman: State Rep. Kyle Kacal (R-College Station)
- Members:
- State Rep. Alma Allen (D-Houston)
- State Rep. Venton Jones (D-Dallas)
- State Rep. Ray Lopez (D-San Antonio)
- State Rep. Andrew Murr (R-Junction)
- State Rep. Carl Sherman Sr. (D-DeSoto)
- State Rep. Valoree Swanson (R-Spring)
- State Rep. Steve Toth (R-The Woodlands)
Committee Partisan Split
5D – 4R
Committee Efficiency
| Legislation Referred to Committee | Legislation Voted Out of Committee | Overall Efficiency |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | 67 | 54.92% |
Number of Committee Meetings: 16
| Legislation Status | HBs | HJRs | HCRs | SBs | SJRs | SCRs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referred to Committee | 115 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Voted Out of Committee | 60 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Efficiency | 52.17% | 100% | – | 100% | – | – |
Committee Jurisdiction
The Texas House Committee on Corrections oversees matters related to the incarceration and rehabilitation of convicted felons. This includes the development and maintenance of programs offering alternatives to incarceration.
The committee’s jurisdiction includes oversight of several state agencies, such as:
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice
- Special Prosecution Unit
- Board of Pardons and Paroles
- Texas Civil Commitment Office
- Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments.
Committee Contact Information
Capitol Location
Capitol Extension, E2.110
Phone Number
(512) 463-0796
