This document highlights the recent progress Texas has made through budgetary and policy changes that have substantially reduced both the crime and incarceration rates and recommends additional steps lawmakers can take to build on these gains.
Criminal Justice
Making sure released inmates have state IDs is a step toward rehabilitation
For most law-abiding citizens, identification is so routine we barely think about it. But without an ID, everyday tasks become major obstacles. You cannot easily apply for a job, secure housing, open a bank account or handle basic paperwork without the ability to verify your identity. For someone leaving incarceration and trying to reenter society...
April 28, 2026