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2020
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March 2020
2020 United States Census
Parker takes on director’s role at CID Region II
February 2020
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice to close two prison units in 2020
Ginsel selected to lead Facilities Division
Barber named deputy division director for MAL
TDCJ employees raise more than $842,000 for 2019 SECC
Hunter Scholarship available for children of corrections employees
January 2020
Worman to become TDCJ General Counsel
Cleveland Unit renamed to honor former TBCJ Chairman Oliver J. Bell
RPD takes LEAD with new management training program
TDCJ coordinates with Windham, TAB to prep offenders for post-release ‘second-chance’ jobs
Tax forms arrive in January
Dunbar selected as director of Administrative Review and Risk Management Division
On The Move
2019
December 2019
Barbed Wire to Business Accelerator fuels growth
Guerrero becomes deputy director of CID Management Operations
November 2019
TDCJ joins SHSU for Veterans Day Salute to Service
Former TBCJ member Judge Larry Gist passes after life of public service
Havins Unit earns top honors in Herbs Behind Bars competition
TDCJ horse sale slated for November 23 in Madisonville
Have an opinion about TDCJ? Share it through the Survey of Employee Engagement
October 2019
Cogbill promoted to RID deputy director
FBI hero Mireles visits CID Region IV training academy
Public Awareness - Corrections Today Conference hits the road in 2020
Absconding sex offenders have no place to hide as Parole launches Web-based search app
September 2019
Executive director's update: STRIVE program
Hall selected as deputy director of TDCJ Human Resources
Victim Services launches new information management system for crime victims, victim advocates, criminal justice professionals
Barbee named director of TDCJ Research and Development
STRIVE Reentry Center for women holds opening ceremony
Service Awards & Retirees
August 2019
State Employee Charitable Campaign begins September 1
Phishing: How to keep from biting the hook
86th Legislature expands, strengthens ERS insurance benefits
CID names new directors for Region I, Region III
July 2019
Torres Unit celebrates opening of new interfaith chapel
ERS members, retirees elect Barth to Board of Trustees
June 2019
Mendoza earns Dr. George J. Beto Hall of Honor Award
Werner named deputy director of CID Support Operations
ERS Summer Enrollment for TDCJ employees begins June 24
Darrington Seminary holds annual commencement ceremony
Black-Edwards named deputy director for Health Services Division
TDCJ honors fallen correctional officers, staff at 20th annual memorial ceremony
May 2019
National Correctional Officers and Employees Week begins May 5
April 2019
Victim Services Division staff honors National Crime Victims’ Rights Week at Bexar County event
TDCJ hot-weather precautions in effect until November
Cyr earns 2018 Polunsky Unit Employee of the Year Award
National Crime Victims' Rights Week begins April 7
March 2019
TDCJ correctional officers step up to protect presidential funeral train, honor President George H.W. Bush
ERS members to elect new Board of Trustees representative
CID, Parole name new regional directors
February 2019
McConnell Unit CO pedals to prove his mettle
January 2019
TDCJ employees contribute more than $942,000 to 2018 SECC
LeBlanc Unit: Good comes from the ashes (video)
2018
December 2018
Yebra to become first director of new TDCJ Training Division
Herb growing competition showcases gardening, culinary skills
November 2018
U.S. military veterans bring sense of duty, family values to TDCJ
Victim advocates network at annual Texas Victim Assistance Training Academy
October 2018
Programs for Progress
Persich named State Counsel for Offenders director
Michael Unit hydroponics project inspiring others nationwide
September 2018
Executive Director's Update: TDCJ Legislative Appropriations Request for FY 2020-21
Employee Retirement System update
State Employee Charitable Campaign starts September 1
Hall selected as Deputy Chief of Staff
Brewer named CID Region I director
Carlson named director of Parole Region I
Buttitta selected as Deputy Inspector General for OIG
Te named Governmental Affairs director
Warning: Warm temps extend threat of mosquito-borne illness
The new bat houses in Huntsville are complete
TDCJ employee Robert Moore marks fifty years with agency
Employee Spotlight: Cindy Stout
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