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This bill relates to the creation of the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The bill establishes the Office of Independent Oversight Ombudsman, an agency that will monitor the conditions of confinement and treatment of offenders, investigate and evaluate offenders' rights, and assist the TDCJ in improving its operations. The ombudsman, appointed by the governor and serving a four-year term, will have the authority to review TDCJ facilities and procedures, conduct investigations, and make recommendations to the department. The office will be administratively attached to the Commission on Jail Standards and will publish regular reports on its activities. The bill also establishes an advisory board to advise the office on its duties.

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