Commission Decisions

The summary of the Criminal Justice Entities' decisions are now available. 

Texas Board and Department of Corrections

Agency History

Agency Became

Historical Notes

During the 71st Legislative Session in 1989, House Bill 2335 merged the functions of the Texas Adult Probation Commission and the Texas Board and Department of Corrections into the newly established Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

This agency is currently inactive. An agency can be labeled inactive if it has been abolished, had a title change, was merged into a different agency or split into different agencies. See Agency History on the right for further information.

Next Review Date: None

  • Last Review Cycle: 1986-1987 Review Cycle - 70th Legislative Session

Sunset Documents for 1986-1987 Review Cycle, 70th Legislative Session