Bill

HB 954

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

Contact the Author

Harold Dutton Jr.

Phone:

512-463-0510

Capitol Office:

Room 3N.5

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Harold Dutton Jr.

Sponsor(s)

John Whitmire

Bill Caption

Relating to certain contract and notice requirements applicable to certain facilities used to house inmates or releasees from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 954 would prohibit the Texas Department of Criminal Justice from entering into a contract with an alternative housing facility in a county with more than 3.3 million people unless the facility is in compliance with all municipal or county regulations. The Department would also be required to maintain information on alternative housing facilities that they are contracted with and provide it to municipalities, counties, or members of the Legislature that request it.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on HB 954 as it does not touch directly upon any of our Liberty Principles.

Contact the Author

Harold Dutton Jr.

Phone:

512-463-0510

Capitol Office:

Room 3N.5

Email: