During Texas’ 2015 Legislative Session, TCJC is following several bills related to safely reducing incarceration, 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 Safely Reducing Incarceration

Probation and Treatment Budget Items

Probation Commitment Reduction Plans

Driver Responsibility Program

Driving With Invalid License

Penalty Reclassification

Probation in Lieu of State Jail

State Jail Study

“Trace” Drug Legalization

“Trace” Drug Decriminalization

Marijuana Decriminalization

Tailored Treatment vs. Incarceration

Good Samaritan Policies

Prostitution Penalties

Updated Property Penalties

Graffiti Cleanup & Penalties

Parole Summons

Mental Health Treatment

Veterans Courts