Texas SB697 mandates an annual report by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on inmate data and post-release employment.

Texas SB697 requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to submit an annual report to the legislature by January 30 each year. The report must include data on the number of inmates in facilities, categorized by offense, parole eligibility, race, ethnicity, and gender. It also details employment information for released or discharged inmates, such as the average time to find employment, the number employed by industry, median wages, and the impact of career and technical education programs.

Texas SB697 mandates an annual report by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on inmate data and post-release employment.

Texas SB697 requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to submit an annual report to the legislature by January 30 each year. The report must include data on the number of inmates in facilities, categorized by offense, parole eligibility, race, ethnicity, and gender. It also details employment information for released or discharged inmates, such as the average time to find employment, the number employed by industry, median wages, and the impact of career and technical education programs.