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TX SB2381
Bill
Status
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jose Menendez
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AI Summary
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Limits the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) from confining inmates in administrative segregation for more than 3 consecutive days based on misconduct
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Allows extended administrative segregation of up to 10 consecutive days when an inmate's conduct resulted in serious bodily injury to another person
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Defines "serious bodily injury" by reference to Section 1.07 of the Texas Penal Code
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Applies to all inmates confined in TDCJ-operated or contracted facilities on or after the effective date, regardless of when their underlying offense occurred
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to limitations on the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Last Action
Referred to Criminal Justice
3/25/2025