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TX HB823
TX HB823Relating to the eligibility of an inmate for certain occupational licenses and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
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Introduced
11/29/2022
11/29/2022
In Committee
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Crossed Over
05/03/2023
05/03/2023
Passed
Dead
05/29/2023
05/29/2023
Introduced Session
88th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the eligibility of an inmate for certain occupational licenses and the practice of certain occupations by an inmate of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to issue certain occupational licenses, such as for air conditioning and refrigeration work, electrical work, and barbering or cosmetology, to inmates as part of reentry programs or under TDCJ supervision. The bill exempts these inmates from having to obtain those licenses to perform the work during their incarceration. The bill aims to help prepare inmates for employment upon their release by providing them with opportunities to gain occupational skills and experience.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Left pending in committee (on 05/19/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=HB823 |
| Analysis (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB00823E.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Engrossed) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00823E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00823E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00823H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/analysis/html/HB00823H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00823H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/fiscalnotes/html/HB00823I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/html/HB00823I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/88R/billtext/pdf/HB00823I.pdf |
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