Bill > SB2405

This bill relates to the continuation and functions of various criminal justice agencies in Texas, with numerous technical and substantive changes across multiple areas. It extends the sunset date for the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to September 1, 2037, and makes significant modifications to how these agencies operate. The bill introduces changes to parole and rehabilitation programs, including establishing a new strategic plan for rehabilitation and reentry programs, creating a postsecondary education reimbursement program for inmates, and developing more comprehensive program evaluation methods. It revises terminology throughout existing laws, replacing references to "pardons and paroles" with "parole" and updating various administrative procedures. The bill also enhances training requirements for board members, establishes new reporting and data collection requirements, and creates mechanisms for more systematic review of special conditions and supervision practices. Additionally, the bill makes modifications to how medical intensive supervision is handled, introduces new requirements for tracking and evaluating inmate programs, and updates various administrative and operational procedures across the Texas criminal justice system. The changes aim to improve efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness of rehabilitation and supervision processes while maintaining public safety.

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