Texas Board of Criminal Justice

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

April 16-17, 2026
Sheraton Austin-Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center
Georgetown, Texas

Note: The Board will convene in Executive Session at 8:00 a.m., and will begin Regular Session at 8:45 a.m. Attendees should not arrive earlier than 8:30 a.m. and attendees wishing to register to speak must arrive and register at least 10 minutes prior to the 8:45 a.m. start of the Regular Session.

June 19, 2026
Texas Prison Museum
Huntsville, Texas

August 27-28, 2026
College Station, Texas

YouTube Channel Link for Livestream

Notice of Proposed Rules

Contact:

Texas Board of Criminal Justice
PO Box 13084
Austin, Texas 78711
E-mail: tbcj@tdcj.texas.gov