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HB 1410

Relating to prohibiting the confinement of inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in facilities operated by private vendors.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Terry Meza

Texas bill prohibits TDCJ from housing inmates in private correctional facilities, requiring transition to state-operated prisons only.

Left pending in committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1410

Legislative bill overview

HB 1410 would prohibit the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) from housing inmates in privately-operated correctional facilities. The bill effectively moves toward eliminating private prison contracts in Texas by preventing the state agency from using private vendors for inmate confinement.

Why is this important

Private prisons currently house a portion of Texas inmates and generate revenue through contracts with the state. This bill would shift all confinement responsibilities back to publicly-operated facilities, affecting operational costs, facility capacity planning, and employment at private prison locations across Texas.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Transitioning inmates from private to public facilities requires significant capital investment in public infrastructure and may increase operational costs if private facilities operate more efficiently
  • Facility capacity: Public prisons may lack sufficient bed space to accommodate all transferred inmates, potentially requiring construction of new state-run facilities
  • Private sector job losses: Elimination of private prison contracts would result in job losses at private correctional facilities and reduce private sector involvement in criminal justice

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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