The House Committee on Corrections

89th Legislature

March 12, 2025

8:00 a.m.

E1.014

Pursuant to a notice posted on March 7, 2025, the House Committee on Corrections met in a public hearing and was called to order by the chair, Representative Harless, at 8:00 a.m.

The initial quorum call was answered as follows: Representatives Harless; Jones, Venton; Allen; Harrison; Lowe; Lozano; Meza; and Wharton.

A quorum was present.

Chairman Harless welcomed the committee and gave introductory remarks and organizational information.

TX. Dept. of Criminal Justice

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

TX. Board of Pardons and Paroles

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Schatzline now present.)

Windham School District

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Special Prosecution Unit

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

TX. Civil Commitment Office

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

Management and Training Corporation

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 9:36 a.m., on the motion of the chair and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Harless, Chair

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Toni Barcellona, Clerk