Establishes the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
The bill creates the office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The ombudsman is appointed by the governor and serves a four-year term. The ombudsman reviews grievances, conducts investigations, and inspects facilities. The ombudsman may not investigate alleged criminal behavior but can review criminal investigations. The ombudsman submits periodic and annual reports to the governor, lieutenant governor, state auditor, and legislature. The office is funded separately from the department.
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