During Texas’ 2015 Legislative Session, TCJC is following several bills related to confinement and reentry, which we have categorized into various topic areas below.

Please click on each topic area for more information about relevant legislation, key facts, and news.

2015 Proposed Policies Related to Confinement & Reentry

County Jail Assistance & Oversight

Key Corrections Budget Items

Key Parole Budget Items

State Jail Programming Credits

Landlord Protection

Accurate Dissemination of Criminal Records

Orders of Nondisclosure

Workforce Applicants

Occupational Licenses

Independent Oversight of Corrections System

Reentry Information for Incarcerated Individuals

Food Stamp Eligibility

Child Support

Video Visitation