Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Texas Juvenile Justice Department formed in 2011, when the Texas Legislature combined the functions of the Texas Youth Commission (TYC) and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. It is charged with keeping communities safe through its role helping high-risk youthful offenders reform and find a more successful future.
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News
- Meet some of TJJD’s devoted volunteers
By TJJD Communications — This past April, which is National Volunteer Month, staff at some TJJD facilities talked with volunteers about why they devote their time to helping justice-involved youth and how they came to… Read more: Meet some of TJJD’s devoted volunteers - Celebrating the dedication of Texas Juvenile Justice Professionals
By TJJD Communications — On Wednesday, April 16 more than 100 juvenile justice professionals from across Texas gathered at the Capitol to be recognized by members of the House and Senate for their commitment to… Read more: Celebrating the dedication of Texas Juvenile Justice Professionals - Youth at Ayres House make a pet connection with ‘Zen Dog’
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — A small group of TJJD youth are starting to learn the ways of the “Zen Dog,” incorporating dog training skills with healing trauma and rooting out aggressive behavior… Read more: Youth at Ayres House make a pet connection with ‘Zen Dog’
Executive Director
Welcome from Executive Director Shandra Carter
At TJJD we help young people and protect communities
Here at TJJD, our staff commit every day to keeping Texas communities safe and helping young people find a brighter, law-abiding future worth living. We believe deeply that the critical public service we provide is integral to keeping Texas strong. Our agency values are safety, accountability and transparency and we trust you will see those reflected throughout our website, where you can learn more about TJJD, our probation partners and our unified state juvenile justice system.
Texas Juvenile Justice by the Numbers
For more information, visit the Research and Legislative page and the TJJD Data and Statistics page.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
TJJD GOVERNING BOARD
The 9-member governing board meets several times a year at locations across the state. The public is welcome to attend.
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9 a.m.
- Location:
- In-person: George H.W. Bush Building, 4th Floor Boardroom, 1801 N. Congress Ave., Austin
- Public comment »
- Online registration »
Future board meetings are tentatively scheduled for September 5 and November 14.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
The 13-member Advisory Council on Juvenile Services assists TJJD with long-range planning and review of operations.
- Date: Friday, July 18, 2025, at 10 a.m.
- Location: This meeting will take place virtually on Teams.
- Meeting materials »
OIG TRAINING ADVISORY BOARD
The five-member Advisory Board serves to further the education of the members of the Office of Inspector General.
- Date: Information available later in 2025.
How do I…?
Get copies of my juvenile records?
Request them from open.records@tjjd.texas.gov.
Get answers from TJJD about legal questions on juvenile justice topics?
Contact legalhelp@tjjd.texas.gov.
Locate Juvenile Probation Department offices?
Visit the searchable juvenile probation department directory at https://www2.tjjd.texas.gov/publications/other/searchjuvprobdirectory.aspx.
Inside the Texas system
Understanding Juvenile Justice
Fort Bend Co. Juvenile Probation Dept. assists youth with mentors and job training
The ticket to self-sufficiency is well within reach thanks to the transition program and its dedicated staff.
Texas Juvenile Justice Population
In Texas, of the youth referred to the juvenile justice system only about 1 percent were committed to TJJD.
Texas’ Juvenile Commitment Rate
The state ranks 27th in overall rate of commitments, putting the state in the middle for how many juveniles per capita it commits to secure care.
