The bill would amend the Government Code as it relates to housing for inmates released on parole or to mandatory supervision. The bill would direct the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to seek grants for post-release housing payments and implement a post-release housing plan for certain inmates. The bill would also establish the Reentry Housing Task Force, which would develop post-release housing procedures, standards, and recommendations. TDCJ would also be required to report annually on post-release housing efforts. According to TDCJ, the costs associated with the bill's provisions could be absorbed using existing resources.
This analysis assumes the provisions of the bill would not result in a significant impact on state correctional populations or on the demand for state correctional resources.
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.