Sec. 19.003. GOALS OF THE DISTRICT. The goals of the district in educating its students are to:
(1) reduce recidivism;
(2) reduce the cost of confinement or imprisonment;
(3) increase the success of former inmates in obtaining and maintaining employment; and
(4) provide an incentive to inmates to behave in positive ways during confinement or imprisonment.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Local Organization and Governance
Chapter 19 - Schools in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Section 19.0022. Sunset Provision
Section 19.003. Goals of the District
Section 19.004. Governance, Limitation on Powers, and Duties
Section 19.0041. Program Data Collection and Biennial Evaluation and Report
Section 19.0043. Credit for Completion of Educational Programs; High School Diploma and Certificate
Section 19.005. Eligibility for Certain Programs and Services
Section 19.0051. Educational Programs
Section 19.006. Grants and Federal Funds
Section 19.007. Costs to Be Borne by State
Section 19.008. Allocation of Costs
Section 19.009. District Employees