Texas Juvenile Justice Department

Criminal Justice

Sunset gives roadmap for TJJD, but removes wage increase language in lieu of new youth prisons

Paul Flahive

On a critical recommendation to stabilize Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Sunset punts to legislators. Advocates express relief about not pairing with adult system, but worry legislators didn't go far enough.
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Texas to try to break 'seemingly endless cycle of crises' at juvenile justice

Paul Flahive

The state Sunset Commission reviews remedies and is expected to chart a course for the beleaguered agency while families and former inmates question its value and what has changed from a decade ago.