With the House and Senate budget proposals having been recently finalized, Texans can now compare and contrast the two versions and see how they match up against the current state budget.
Criminal Justice
Caregiver Mitigation and Diversion Programs: A Family-Centered Alternative to Incarceration
The incarceration of parents has devastating effects on the family unit, especially on health, education, employment, and quality of life outcomes for children. Texas should enact mitigation laws that redirect parents who commit non-violent, non-serious crimes to diversionary programs that keep them at home with their children while serving their sentence. Key Points: Incarceration has...
August 19, 2024