Bill

HB 3606

87(R) - 2021
House Corrections
Senate Criminal Justice
House Corrections
Senate Criminal Justice
Corrections

Contact the Author

Jeff Leach

Phone:

512-463-0544

Capitol Office:

Room GN.9

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Jeff Leach
Ryan Guillen
Eddie Rodriguez

Sponsor(s)

Paul Bettencourt

Bill Caption

Relating to the provision of vocational training to inmates confined in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice transfer facility.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 3606 would require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to adopt a policy under which someone from a public or private entity would be permitted to provide voluntary vocational training to inmates in transfer facilities.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 3606 because it would promote personal responsibility. Signing up for vocational training from industry professionals teaches inmates crucial skills and reduces recidivism, ultimately lowering state spending on incarceration.

Contact the Author

Jeff Leach

Phone:

512-463-0544

Capitol Office:

Room GN.9

Email: