Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Profile

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice manages adult correctional facilities, parole supervision, and rehabilitation programs statewide. The department ensures public safety through custody and offender rehabilitation initiatives.

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Agency Profile – GovExperts
AGENCY HEAD
Bobby Lumpkin — Executive Director

2026–27 State Appropriations


CategoryFY 2026FY 2027
Total (All Funds)$4,936,113,132$4,816,512,494
General Revenue$4,855,039,737$4,735,471,681
GR – Dedicated$726,777$726,778
Federal Funds$9,284,222$9,251,640
Other Funds$71,062,396$71,062,395
Number of FTEs41,423.441,423.4

Legislative Oversight Committees


These committees exercise budgetary and policy oversight of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Committee NameLink
House CorrectionsView
House AppropriationsView
Senate Criminal JusticeView
Senate FinanceView

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