SRC-SLL S.C.R. 44 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.C.R. 44
By: Sibley
Criminal Justice
5-10-97
As Filed


DIGEST 

All Texans benefit when inmates reenter society as contributing,
responsible, law-abiding citizens. Research illustrates the ability of
religious faith and commitment to overcome criminal behavior. This bill
will encourage the use of faith-based programs in Texas correctional
facilities. 

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.C.R. 44 submits the following resolutions:

To urge the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, the Texas Youth Commission,
the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, and all Texas county
commissioners and sheriffs to recognize and permit faith-based
correctional programs, facilities, and initiatives to play a more
significant role in the rehabilitation of criminal offenders by taking
certain actions. 

Requires the secretary of state to forward an official copy of this
resolution to the chairman of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, the
chairman of the Texas Youth Commission, the chairman of the Texas Juvenile
Probation Commission, and the county judge in each Texas county.