The 90th Texas Legislature convenes January 2027. These are the prison-related issues we are watching, praying over, and calling the Church to engage with.
These are real people. Real lives. Real souls that Jesus died for. The Church must speak.
Extreme heat in Texas prisons is a documented killer. Over $1.5 billion is needed to fully air-condition TDCJ facilities.
Only $118M was allocated in recent sessions. Inmates, officers, and advocates are pushing for full funding in the 90th Legislature.
The Senate Criminal Justice Committee has been assigned to study contraband in prisons — including cell phones and drugs smuggled in.
This is expected to be a major legislative focus in January 2027.
HB 3725 would have limited the use of solitary confinement in Texas prisons. It died in committee.
Advocates continue to push for reform. Prolonged solitary causes documented psychological harm.
SB 2405 passed, expanding educational programming. SB 676 allows good conduct time for participation in religious services.
Education reduces recidivism. More funding and access still needed.
Legislation was proposed to send 15-year-olds to adult TDCJ facilities. This is opposed by child welfare advocates.
Research consistently shows housing youth with adults increases trauma and recidivism.
Some parole changes passed. Significant gaps remain in reentry support — housing, employment, mental health services.
Without proper reentry support, formerly incarcerated people have few pathways to stability.
Cover the 90th Legislature in prayer. Ask God to raise up legislators with hearts for justice and mercy behind the walls.
Find your Texas State Representative and Senator at capitol.texas.gov and tell them you care about prison conditions.
Tell your church, your community, your social media. Most people don't know what happens inside TDCJ. You can change that.
Organizations like Texas CJC and Texas Appleseed are on the ground fighting for reform.
Is your loved one facing medical neglect, abuse, extreme heat, or other suffering inside TDCJ or a county jail? Share your concern — you are heard, and your story matters.
Share a Concern →The families of the incarcerated are also suffering. Reach out to someone you know who has a loved one inside. Show up for them.
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