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
- Training session focuses on reunification for youth with siblings and families
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Dr. Jacqueline Page, an expert in sexual behavior treatment, presented in Austin last week on family reunification training for juvenile justice staffers who work with youth who have… Read more: Training session focuses on reunification for youth with siblings and families - Ag mechanic students at Mart give old John Deere a fresh start
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — The Agricultural Mechanics students at Mart State Juvenile Correctional Facility recently refurbished a tractor as one of their class projects, but not without a few bumps along the… Read more: Ag mechanic students at Mart give old John Deere a fresh start - Giddings youth learning life skills through basketball
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — There’s a lot more to just winning games when it comes to sports for youth at TJJD. The boys on the Lone Star High School Southeast Mustangs basketball… Read more: Giddings youth learning life skills through basketball
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.
- Public Comment »
Future board meetings are tentatively scheduled for August 22 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, March 28, 2025 at 10:00 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.
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.
