TITLE 37. PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
PART 6. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CHAPTER 152. CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS DIVISION
SUBCHAPTER
D.
The Texas Board of Criminal Justice (board) adopts amendments to §152.71, concerning Acceptance of Gifts Related to Buildings for Religious and Secular Programs, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 7, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 1793). The rule will not be republished. The adopted amendments revise "offender" to "inmate" and "rule" to "section" throughout; revise the policy statement for clarity; remove language specifying a building related to the provision of religious and secular programs; add language to state the TDCJ shall meet with donor groups to evaluate a prospective donated building or enhancement; revise language to state a donor or designee will be qualified; remove language requiring the building to be used for religious and secular programs; and add language to specify building enhancements.
No comments were received regarding the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Government Code §492.001, which authorizes the board to govern the department; §492.013, which authorizes the board to adopt rules; and §501.009, which requires the agency to adopt a policy requiring each warden to identify and encourage volunteer and faith-based organizations that provide programs for inmates.
Cross Reference to Statutes: None.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 26, 2025.
TRD-202502140
Stephanie Greger
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Effective date: July 16, 2025
Proposal publication date: March 7, 2025
For further information, please call: (936) 437-6700
CHAPTER 163. COMMUNITY JUSTICE ASSISTANCE DIVISION STANDARDS
37 TAC §163.33The Texas Board of Criminal Justice (board) adopts amendments to §163.33, concerning Community Supervision Staff, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 7, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 1794). The rule will not be republished. The adopted amendments revise "rule" to "section" throughout; revise the definition of "direct supervision" and make grammatical and formatting updates.
No comments were received regarding the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Government Code §492.013, which authorizes the board to adopt rules; and §509.003, which authorizes the board to adopt reasonable rules establishing standards and procedures for the TDCJ Community Justice Assistance Division.
Cross Reference to Statutes: None.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 26, 2025.
TRD-202502141
Stephanie Greger
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Effective date: July 16, 2025
Proposal publication date: March 7, 2025
For further information, please call: (936) 437-6700
37 TAC §163.42
The Texas Board of Criminal Justice (board) adopts amendments to §163.42, concerning Substantial Noncompliance, without changes to the proposed text as published in the March 7, 2025, issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 1797). The rule will not be republished. The adopted amendments reflect the Office of the Independent Auditor as independent of the TDCJ.
No comments were received regarding the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Government Code §492.013, which authorizes the board to adopt rules; and §509.003, which authorizes the board to adopt reasonable rules establishing standards and procedures for the TDCJ Community Justice Assistance Division.
Cross Reference to Statutes: None.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on June 26, 2025.
TRD-202502142
Stephanie Greger
General Counsel
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Effective date: July 16, 2025
Proposal publication date: March 7, 2025
For further information, please call: (936) 437-6700