The bill, S.B. No. 2381, introduces limitations on the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. It adds a new section, 501.115, to the Government Code, which defines "serious bodily injury" in accordance with the Penal Code. The bill stipulates that, generally, an inmate cannot be confined in administrative segregation for more than three consecutive days due to misconduct. However, if the misconduct results in serious bodily injury to another person, the confinement can extend to a maximum of ten consecutive days.

The provisions of this bill apply to all inmates confined in facilities operated by or under contract with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025, regardless of when the underlying offense occurred. This change aims to regulate the conditions under which inmates are placed in administrative segregation, promoting a more humane approach to inmate management.

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