After working closely with state policymakers on landmark legislation to overhaul the Texas Youth Commission (TYC), the Texas Public Policy Foundation is pleased to share with the Sunset Advisory Commission key research and recommendations as it reviews both TYC and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission.
Criminal Justice
Safer Communities Through Second Chances: The Case for Federal Expungement
When criminal records follow people forever, families struggle, employers lose workers, and communities lose productive citizens. Federal law offers almost no path to redemption, even though second chances strengthen public safety and the economy. Key Points The federal expungement system is effectively nonexistent. Permanent criminal records for non-violent federal offenses undermine work opportunities, family stability,...
September 15, 2026