Texas SB828 amends the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to better support offenders with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Texas SB828 amends the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to enhance services for offenders with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The bill requires the department to develop community resources and person-centered reentry and reintegration plans for these offenders. It also allows the department to accept gifts, awards, or grants for providing these services but prohibits the use of appropriated funds for residential housing assistance for certain offenders. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.
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