Bill: HB 3277, 84(R) - 2015
Committee
House Juvenile Justice & Family Issues
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Harold Dutton Jr.
Bill Caption
Relating to the authority of the office of independent ombudsman with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department in regard to juveniles in custody in certain facilities not operated solely for children committed to the department.
Fiscal Notes
This bill would have negative impact of $2,278,304 through the biennium ending August 31, 2017.
Bill Analysis
HB 3277 would amend the chapter entitled “Independent Ombudsman” within the Human Resources Code to allow audits of all facilities that serve juveniles under juvenile court jurisdiction.
Vote Recommendation Notes
HB 3277 provides an appropriate independent check to authorities that have jurisdiction to our community’s juvenile. This aligns with our limited government principle. We support HB 3277.
Organizations Supporting
Texans Care for Children
Texas Appleseed
Texas Association of Goodwills
National Association of Social Workers/Texas
