HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
COMMITTEE:
Corrections
TIME & DATE:
9:00 AM, Thursday, August 21, 2008
PLACE:
E2.016
CHAIR:
Rep. Jerry Madden
The House Committee on Corrections will hear invited and public testimony
on the following interim charges:
1. Explore the use of technology practices that improve efficiency,
safety, and coordination of criminal justice activities on the state,
local, and county levels.
2. Consider new strategies for meeting prisoner reentry challenges in
Texas, including the evaluation of programs with documented success. This
review should include the availability of housing and occupational
barriers.
3. Provide a comprehensive analysis and study of the Texas state jail
system, including original intent for use, sentencing guidelines, and
effectiveness.  Develop suggestions for changes and improvements in the
state jail system.