Texas HB3725 reforms solitary confinement practices and treatment of security threat group members in Texas prisons.

HB3725 aims to reform solitary confinement practices in Texas prisons, particularly for members of security threat groups (STGs). Effective September 5, 2026, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) will no longer use indefinite solitary confinement for STG members. Instead, TDCJ will establish a Restricted Custody General Population (RCGP) as a secure alternative. RCGP will allow prisoners to move without restraints, participate in group activities, and engage in rehabilitative programs.

Texas HB3725 reforms solitary confinement practices and treatment of security threat group members in Texas prisons.

HB3725 aims to reform solitary confinement practices in Texas prisons, particularly for members of security threat groups (STGs). Effective September 5, 2026, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) will no longer use indefinite solitary confinement for STG members. Instead, TDCJ will establish a Restricted Custody General Population (RCGP) as a secure alternative. RCGP will allow prisoners to move without restraints, participate in group activities, and engage in rehabilitative programs.