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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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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.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

Shandra Carter presents to the Board.

The 9-member governing board meets several times a year at locations across the state. The public is welcome to attend.

  • Date: Friday, November 8, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.
  • Location: Barbara Jordan Building, Rm 2.013, 1601 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas
  • Registration link Â»
  • Board Book Â»
  • Agenda Â»
  • To provide for public comment at the meeting, please register by emailing boardmaterials@tjjd.texas.gov. The deadline for registration is 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 7.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Advisory Board is in session.

The 13-member Advisory Council on Juvenile Services assists TJJD with long-range planning and review of operations.

  • Date: Friday, January 10, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: This meeting will take place virtually on Teams.
  • Meeting materials Â»
OIG TRAINING ADVISORY BOARD
Daniel Guajardo being sworn in.

The five-member Advisory Board serves to further the education of the members of the Office of Inspector General.

  • Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
  • Location: 1801 N. Congress Ave. (Bush Building)  Room 11.102
  • Meeting materials Â»

Inside the Texas system

Understanding Juvenile Justice

A group of Probation Services staffmembers sitting at a table and working with youth.
Hidalgo diversion program focuses on family skills

Across Texas, counties receive state-backed grants to tailor programs to their needs.

Texas Juvenile Justice Population
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
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.

A coach helping a youth lifting weights.
Building Stronger Connections

How TJJD program help staff, families and youth move forward.

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