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TX HB3723
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terry Meza
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AI Summary
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Requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to provide all inmates, including Security Threat Group (STG/gang) members, equal access to rehabilitative programs directly related to their crime of conviction
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Guarantees inmates convicted of drug or substance-related offenses access to prevention programs, rehabilitation programs, substance use education, and other programs designed to reduce future drug-related offenses, regardless of gang classification
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Prohibits TDCJ from denying program access solely based on an inmate's Security Threat Group status
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Mandates TDCJ establish an evaluation and reporting process within one year to track STG member participation rates, program outcomes for substance abuse reduction, and barriers to access
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Requires TDCJ to submit biennial reports to the legislature on program effectiveness and recommendations for improvement, with an effective date of September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the access of certain individuals in correctional facilities to certain rehabilitative treatments.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Last Action
Referred to Corrections
3/26/2025