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
- Hays County’s Skilled Trades Program builds a demonstration farm and a path to employment
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — On the outskirts of San Marcos just down the road from the high school on the southside, behind the fence, there’s a little patch of innovation coming to… Read more: Hays County’s Skilled Trades Program builds a demonstration farm and a path to employment - Lone Star West’s Brandon Spencer awarded doctoral degree
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Congratulations to Lone Star High School West Assistant Principal Dr. Brandon Spencer on his recent accomplishment earning his new title. Spencer successfully completed the Doctoral Program in Educational… Read more: Lone Star West’s Brandon Spencer awarded doctoral degree - Voices Unchained: Giddings youth find meaning in art and wise words
By David N. Krough, TJJD Communications — Youth at the Giddings State School displayed their artistic talents and received some solid life lessons at the Voices Unchained event this month. Inside the Giddings chapel, youth… Read more: Voices Unchained: Giddings youth find meaning in art and wise words
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.
Future board meetings are tentatively scheduled for February 28, May 16, and August 22.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
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 »
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.
