Bill: HB 553, 85(R) - 2017

Committee

House Corrections

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Administration

Companion Bill

SB 677

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Neutral

Author(s)

James White

Sponsor(s)

Borris Miles

Bill Caption

Relating to the creation of a task force to identify opportunities for academic credit and industry recognition for inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. 


Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

This bill would create a task force to conduct an ongoing and comprehensive review of the work and other productive activities of inmates in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The purpose would be to identify opportunities for the award of either or both of high school credits and college credits. They would also be tasked with identifying opportunities for inmates to receive industry recognized credentials or certificates, which could possibly help the inmates as they leave incarceration and readjust to life outside the penal system. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

The task force that this bill creates could identify opportunities to help inmates readjust to life outside of the penal system, thereby reducing the rates of recidivism. Reducing recidivism and facilitating reintegration are consistent with limited government. We support HB 553.

Organizations Supporting

Texas Association of Goodwills

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