MINUTES SENATE COMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE (INTERIM) Tuesday, March 31, 1998 9:30 am Capitol Extension, Room E1.012 ***** Pursuant to a notice posted in accordance with Senate Rule 11.11, a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice (Interim) was held on Tuesday, March 31, 1998 in the Capitol Extension, Room E1.012, at Austin, Texas. ***** MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: Senator John Whitmire Senator Bill Ratliff Senator Jane Nelson Senator Florence Shapiro Senator Royce West ***** The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:30 am. The following members arrived after the roll was called: Senator Bill Ratliff Senator Florence Shapiro Senator Royce West The following business was transacted. Testimony was taken on Interim Charge 2: Review the medical and mental health treatment of inmates while incarcerated in TDCJ facilities and evaluate the effectiveness of mental health treatment for offenders after they have been released. Offer recommendations for any necessary statutory or regulatory changes. Witnesses testifying and registering on the Interim Charge are shown on the attached list. There being no further business, at 11:54 am Senator Whitmire announced that the Committee stand recessed subject to the call of the Chair. Without objection, it was so ordered. ______________________ Senator John Whitmire, Chair ______________________ Rhett Braniff, Clerk