The bill, H.B. No. 3834, aims to enhance the services provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to offenders with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It amends Section 501.069 of the Government Code, changing the heading to "Offenders with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities Program" and removing the previous term "Developmentally Disabled Offender." The bill introduces new subsections that require the TDCJ to develop community resources to assist these offenders in successfully reintegrating into society and to create individualized reentry and reintegration plans that address their specific needs, including treatment coordination and housing assistance.

Additionally, the bill specifies that while the TDCJ may accept gifts, awards, or grants to support these services, appropriated funds cannot be used for residential housing assistance for offenders serving sentences for certain offenses listed in Section 508.149(a). The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 501.069 (Government Code 501)