Establishes an independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

The bill creates an office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The ombudsman reviews department procedures, evaluates services, and addresses offender grievances. The office conducts investigations, inspects facilities, and reports findings to the governor and legislature. The ombudsman cannot investigate criminal behavior but can review inspector general investigations. The ombudsman can subpoena records and must report serious issues to the executive director and state officials. The office is funded separately from the department.

Establishes an independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

The bill creates an office of independent oversight ombudsman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The ombudsman reviews department procedures, evaluates services, and addresses offender grievances. The office conducts investigations, inspects facilities, and reports findings to the governor and legislature. The ombudsman cannot investigate criminal behavior but can review inspector general investigations. The ombudsman can subpoena records and must report serious issues to the executive director and state officials. The office is funded separately from the department.