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Texas Department of Criminal Justice
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is the state agency responsible for locking up and supervising adult offenders across Texas. Its core mission focuses on ensuring public safety, fostering positive behavioral change, supporting offender reintegration, and delivering victim services through a network of prisons, parole systems, and rehabilitation programs.
TDCJ manages one of the nation’s largest correctional systems, overseeing state prisons, state jails, parole supervision, and community programs. The agency aims to protect the public, guide offenders toward constructive behavior, and facilitate their successful return to society. TDCJ also supports victims and collaborates closely with health care providers, educational services, and mental health initiatives. With headquarters in Huntsville and field offices statewide, TDCJ combines security, rehabilitation, and reintegration under a unified mission of safety and restoration.
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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is the primary state agency overseeing adult corrections in Texas. Established in 1989, it administers the state’s extensive network of correctional institutions, state jails, and private facilities while supervising parolees and those under mandatory supervision.Who They AreTDCJ employs tens of thousands of staff and operates under the guidance of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. Its headquarters is located in the Brad Livingston Administrative Complex in Huntsville, with a significant presence in Austin and regional facilities throughout Texas. Divisions include Correctional Institutions (prisons and jails), Parole, Community Supervision, Health Care, Mental Health, Education, and Rehabilitation.What They DoPublic Safety & Confinement: TDCJ confines adults convicted of felony offenses and maintains secure supervision. It also oversees parole and community supervision, working with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to determine release conditions.Behavior Change & Rehabilitation: The agency operates evidence-based programs to encourage positive offender behavior. Educational services are delivered via the Windham School District, while vocational training and peer recovery support aid rehabilitation.Reintegration & Reintegration: Upon release, offenders receive supervision, housing assistance in halfway houses, and structured release plans—supporting them as they reenter society.Victim Assistance: TDCJ provides services to crime victims, including communication, support, and restitution oversight, integrating these efforts across divisions.Health & Mental Health Services: Through partnerships with institutions like UTMB and Texas Tech, the agency ensures inmates receive necessary medical and mental health care.TDCJ’s overarching mission is to ensure public safety while transforming lives and restoring communities. From secure custody to post‑release support, it seeks to balance accountability with rehabilitation—helping offenders reenter society more prepared, while assisting victims and protecting Texans.
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