Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 4. EXECUTIVE BRANCH |
Subtitle G. CORRECTIONS |
Chapter 501. INMATE WELFARE |
Subchapter C. CONTINUITY OF CARE PROGRAMS; REENTRY PROGRAM |
Sec. 501.100. RECIDIVISM STUDY; REPORT
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(a) The department shall conduct and coordinate research to determine whether the comprehensive reentry and reintegration plan developed under Section 501.092 and the policies adopted under Section 501.099 to encourage family unity and participation reduce recidivism rates.
(b) Not later than September 1 of each even-numbered year, the department shall deliver a report of the results of research conducted or coordinated under Subsection (a) to the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the standing committees of each house of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over criminal justice and corrections.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 643 , Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2009.