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TX HB1979
TX HB1979Relating to prohibiting the confinement of inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in facilities operated by private vendors.
summary
Introduced
02/19/2019
02/19/2019
In Committee
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/27/2019
05/27/2019
Introduced Session
86th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to prohibiting the confinement of inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in facilities operated by private vendors.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) from housing or confining inmates, including those sentenced to imprisonment in the department, in facilities owned, operated, or managed by private vendors. The bill also prohibits the TDCJ board from entering into contracts with private vendors to house or confine these inmates, except for contracts relating to residential correctional facilities. The bill applies to the housing or confinement of persons on or after the effective date of September 1, 2019, regardless of when the offense occurred.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 03/21/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=86R&Bill=HB1979 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/html/HB01979I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/86R/billtext/pdf/HB01979I.pdf |
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