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The mission of the Texas
Department of Criminal Justice is to provide public
safety, promote positive change in offender behavior,
reintegrate offenders into society, and assist victims of
crime.
The Texas Department of
Criminal Justice (TDCJ) manages offenders in state
prisons, state jails and private correctional facilities
that contract with TDCJ. The agency also provides funding
and certain oversight of community supervision (previously
known as adult probation) and is responsible for the
supervision of offenders released from prison on parole or
mandatory supervision.
TDCJ handlers train dogs to sniff out smuggled cell phones
Hazlewood, Bell named division directors, other senior appointments announced
New green detergent keeps TDCJ prison whites white
New TDCJ division focused on offenders’ transition to society
Executive Director Livingston again named top administrator by TPEA
Maintain wellness during holiday season through Fitness Challenge participation
