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TX SB2456

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Hughes

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to inform each inmate of all volunteer programs and activities they are eligible to participate in that involve religious services or studying religious texts

  • Mandates that TDCJ include all religious programs and activities an inmate participates in as part of their individual treatment plan

  • Applies to volunteer-based religious programming within the prison system

  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to religious programs and activities available to inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF

Last Action

Referred to Criminal Justice

3/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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