House bill · 89R

HB 3721

Relating to a study by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice concerning the transparency, oversight, and accountability of the use of the restrictive housing, security threat groups, and certain disciplinary measures.

Did not pass

Progress

22 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 4
Referred to committee
Mar 26
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Corrections Corrections
Mar 26, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 26, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 4, 2025 · House

Authors

Terry MezaD

In committee

Corrections
House
Referred Mar 26, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Corrections: Jails & Prisons Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Bill text

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