During Texas’ 2015 Legislative Session, TCJC is following several bills related to youth justice, 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 Youth Justice

Key Agency Budget Items

Facility Oversight & System Regionalization

Age of Juvenile Jurisdiction

Status Offenses

Truancy-Related Offenses

School Law Enforcement Training

Juvenile Life Without Parole

Record Sealing