Employees at Mart juvenile facility excited for raises
Employees at the state juvenile lockup in Mart are eager for the pay raise that begins with their next paycheck, and leaders hope the bump will boost staffing and morale.
Source: wacotrib.com
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Governor Abbott announces statewide initiatives to fight fentanyl crisis
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott Thursday announced two major statewide initiatives to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis and save innocent lives in Texas during his One Pill Kills Summit
Source: ktbs.com
Bill would close youth prisons in Texas
Austin Democrat James Talarico has filed the HB 4356, which would shutter the state's five secure youth detention centers and move TJJD's assets under the Health and Human Services Commission.
Source: texasstandard.org
State leaders request additional funding to solve worker crisis
Leaders of state agencies testified on the need for higher pay to solve worker shortages, but salary raises may not be enough, expert says.
Source: statesman.com
Sunset gives roadmap for TJJD, but removes wage increase language in lieu of new youth prisons
On a critical recommendation to stabilize Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Sunset punts to legislators. Advocates express relief about not pairing with adult system, but worry legislators didn't go far enough.
Source: tpr.org