Technology
Credit Card Processing
To improve payment and reimbursement processes for vendors, employees, parolees, and customers, TDCJ will implement a credit card processing system.
Strategies
- Develop or purchase software to accept payments online.
Tablet Services
Evolving with technology, the TDCJ will expand services offered on the tablets to improve operational efficiencies.
Strategies
- Work with vendor to incorporate commissary module and e-commerce into the tablet system.
- Implement fillable forms on the tablet to allow inmates to submit documents electronically.
- Launch a program for officers to use tablets for unit operations.
Modernization
Technology advancement is a main focus of the TDCJ’s 2030 Vision. The agency will modernize its systems to improve operations and services provided.
Strategies
- Modernize financial and employee systems through the implementation of the Centralized Accounting and Payroll Personnel System (CAPPS).
- Increase the application and new hire process through the implementation of Taleo.
- Upgrade the inmate management system through the implementation of Corrections Information Technology System (CITS).
- Launch a program for officers to use tablets for unit operations.
- Enhance services provided to victims through the implementation of an electronic Victim Impact Statement.
- Implement technology advancements to help correctional officers with their daily performances such as cell checks and inmate count procedures.
- Modernize the network with increased bandwidth.
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