TX HB4620

Requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to expand program access for female inmates, specifically adding self-study programs on parenting, trauma healing, and financial literacy

Extends program accessibility requirements to female defendants confined in state jail felony facilities

Mandates that facilities make programs available to female inmates within 45 days of their arrival at the facility

Ensures female inmates can participate in self-study programs regardless of their offense, sentence, mental health record, or behavior while confined

Requires TDCJ to submit an annual report by December 31 to state leadership detailing policy changes and available programs for female inmates, and publish the report on the department's website