Sec. 841.0822. REQUIRED PROCEDURES BEFORE RELEASE FROM SECURE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. Before a committed person is released from a secure correctional facility, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shall ensure that:
(1) the Department of Public Safety issues a personal identification card to the person; and
(2) the person completes an application for the following federal benefits, as appropriate, for which the person may be eligible:
(A) social security benefits, including disability benefits, administered by the United States Social Security Administration; and
(B) veterans benefits administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 845 (S.B. 746), Sec. 14, eff. June 17, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 11 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators
Chapter 841 - Civil Commitment of Sexually Violent Predators
Subchapter E. Civil Commitment
Section 841.081. Civil Commitment of Predator
Section 841.082. Commitment Requirements
Section 841.0821. Sex Offender Treatment Before Release From Secure Correctional Facility
Section 841.0822. Required Procedures Before Release From Secure Correctional Facility
Section 841.083. Treatment; Supervision
Section 841.0831. Tiered Program
Section 841.0832. Housing Facilities
Section 841.0833. Security and Monitoring; Confidentiality
Section 841.0834. Movement Between Programming Tiers
Section 841.0835. Committed Persons With Special Needs
Section 841.0836. Release From Housing
Section 841.0837. Emergency Detention Order
Section 841.0838. Use of Restraints
Section 841.084. Payment of Costs by Committed Person
Section 841.0845. Notice of Intent Regarding New Residence or Facility