TDCJ News
Applications Open: Director V – PREA Ombudsman
May 1, 2026
The PREA ombudsman serves as an independent office to review or conduct administrative investigations of allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment, as well as provide a point of contact for elected officials, the public, and offenders to report allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment, or inquiries related to the PREA. The PREA Ombudsman is appointed by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice and reports directly to its chairman.
Responsibilities of the PREA Ombudsman:
- Monitor the agency's efforts to eliminate sexual abuse and sexual harassment in TDCJ correctional facilities.
- Ensure the agency's policies and procedures are in compliance with federal and state laws and standards.
- Respond to public inquiries regarding allegations of sexual abuse and sexual harassment in TDCJ correctional facilities.