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TX HB477
TX HB477Relating to prohibiting the confinement of inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in facilities operated by private vendors.
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Introduced
11/14/2022
11/14/2022
In Committee
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th 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 TDCJ or described under specific sections of the Government Code, in facilities owned, operated, or managed by private vendors. There is an exception for residential correctional facilities. The bill also prohibits the TDCJ board from entering into contracts to house or confine such inmates in private facilities, with the same exception. The provisions of the bill apply to actions taken on or after September 1, 2023, with certain exceptions for existing contracts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Corrections (on 02/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB477 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00477I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00477I.pdf |
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