February 2015
2015 Committee Assignments, February Legislative Briefing, & More:
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More »TCJC in the News:
Check out our media hits in 2014!
More »Helpful Resource:
New TCJC webpage offers summaries of interim hearings, with our testimony and media links. Click for more!
More »Great TCJC News:
New Team members, helpful resource on interim hearings, event wrap-up & more!
More »Attention! You Can Donate Books to Children in Need Through TCJC:
With the help of TCJC Board member Jennifer Rogers, we want to provide 450 books to children of incarcerated parents. Click below to learn more and make a $14 donation to help a child!
More »Take Our Survey to Improve Visitation:
Have you ever visited someone in a Texas prison? Click to tell us about your experiences!
More »New TCJC Resources:
Click for more information about our updated legislative wrap-up, and our implementation guides for new bills and riders!
More »It’s Here! TCJC’s 2013 Legislative Wrap-Up:
Read about 50 new policies, Sunset legislation, budget items, and more!
More »New TCJC Report Addresses Prostitution:
Read about innovative, cost-effective strategies to help people safely and permanently exit the business.
More »New TCJC Report on Reducing Graffiti:
Read about solutions that will provide property owners relief, save taxpayers money, and beautify Texas communities.
More »New TCJC Report on Independent Oversight of Texas' Prison System:
Read how external prison monitoring will improve efficiency, accountability, transparency, and safety.
More »New TCJC Report – The Driver Responsibility Program: A Texas-Sized Failure:
Read about how this program has burdened Texas families and lessened public safety.
More »New TCJC Report on Harris County:
Read about opportunities to restore community trust and improve public safety.
More »New TCJC Feature on the Texas Indigent Defense Commission:
Read about the Commission's important work to help counties implement critical strategies for system-wide cost savings.
More »New TCJC Report on Addiction:
Read about the importance of public health responses to drug crimes, with solutions that offer a smarter approach to addiction.
More »New TCJC Report on Texas Commission on Jail Standards:
Read about how the Commission produces cost savings for Texas counties.
More »New TCJC Resources:
Parole survey results, Youth Justice flyers, and inmate assistance
More »Prescription Drug Interim Hearing Recap:
Read our testimony on prescription drug abuse.
More »New TCJC Report - Girls' Experiences in the Texas Juvenile Justice System:
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, read how Texas can improve treatment for traumatized youth in the juvenile justice system.
More »New TCJC Report - Community Solutions for Youth in Trouble:
Read about best practices in Texas counties.
More »Ad Seg Interim Hearing Recap:
Read our testimony on solitary confinement.
More »Texas Juvenile Justice Department Hearing Recap:
Read our response to the agency’s budget request.
More »TDCJ Hearing Recap:
Read our response to the agency's budget request.
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