Texas Board of Criminal Justice
- Board Members
- Upcoming Meetings
- Order of business for the Texas Board of Criminal Justice
- Board Meeting Minutes, June 2010 to present
- Summary of Meeting Minutes March 2007-April 2010
- Public Presentations and Comments to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice
- FAQ
Overview
The nine member Texas Board of Criminal Justice (TBCJ) is appointed by the governor to oversee the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), which provides confinement, supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of the state’s convicted felons. The board members, who are appointed for staggered, six-year terms, are responsible for hiring the executive director of the department and setting rules and policies which guide the agency. TBCJ members also serve as the Board of Trustees for the Windham School District within the TDCJ. In this capacity, they are responsible for providing general oversight and the hiring of the school system's superintendent.
Office of the Independent Auditor, Office of the Independent Ombudsman, Office of the Inspector General, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Ombudsman, and Independent Office of Inmate Counsel are governed by and report directly to the TBCJ.
Upcoming Meetings of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice
Public Comment Period: 2nd and 4th meetings of every year
February 20, 2026
Cambria Hotel Austin Uptown
Austin, Texas 78727
YouTube Channel Link for Livestream
Contact:
Texas Board of Criminal Justice
PO Box 13084
Austin, Texas 78711
E-mail: tbcj@tdcj.texas.gov