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Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Agency History

Former Agencies

Adult Probation Commission, Texas

Corrections, Texas Board and Department of

Historical Notes

During the 71st Legislative Session in 1989, House Bill 2335 merged the functions of the Texas Adult Probation Commission and the Texas Board and Department of Corrections into the newly established Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Previous Sunset reports on this agency

2012-2013 Review Cycle, 83rd Legislative Session
Summary of Results (Jul 2013)

Final Report with Legislative Action (Jul 2013)

Report to the 83rd Legislature Agency Section (Feb 2013)

Self-Evaluation Report (Aug 2011)
2006-2007 Review Cycle, 80th Legislative Session
Staff Report (Oct 2006)
1998-1999 Review Cycle, 76th Legislative Session
Staff Report (May 1998)