2021 Bill Analysis Guide

Welcome to TCJE’s 2021 Bill Analysis Guide, an in-depth analysis of positive justice laws that passed in the regular Texas legislative session. Click the blue links to learn more about the new laws in each category, and head over to our blog post to see all the bills in one place. You can also view this guide as a PDF here.

YOUTH JUSTICE BILLS

INDIGENT DEFENSE AND COURT-RELATED BILLS

BILLS RELATED TO DECARCERATION, SENTENCING REFORM & COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORTS

WOMEN'S JUSTICE BILLS

BILLS RELATED TO CONFINEMENT IN STATE OR LOCAL CORRECTIONS FACILITIES

REENTRY BILLS

POLICING BILLS

BILLS RELATED TO OTHER JUSTICE ISSUES