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SB860

Regular Session

Relating to abolishing the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee.

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Low Cost
Effective:2025-09-01
SB860
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Relating to abolishing the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee.
Low Compliance Urgency
Requires routine attention
Cost Impact
Low
Effective
2025-09-01
Primary Author: Sen. Peter Flores
89th Texas Legislature
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Compliance Analysis

Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation

Implementation Timeline

  • Effective Date: September 1, 2025
  • Compliance Deadline: N/A for private sector; State agencies must redirect reports immediately upon the effective date.
  • Agency Rulemaking: None. The bill is a statutory repeal and does not require agency interpretation.

Immediate Action Plan

  • 1. Government Affairs: Update internal legislative directories to remove the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee by Q3 2025.
  • 2. Legal/Contracts: Scan active government contracts for references to the abolished committee and flag for revision during the next renewal cycle.
  • 3. No Further Action: For general commercial entities, file this analysis and close the matter.

Operational Changes Required

Contracts

Review Required for Government Contractors: If your organization holds contracts with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) or the Board of Pardons and Paroles, review the "Oversight" and "Reporting" clauses.

  • Action: Remove references to the "Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee" in future renewals.
  • Replacement Language: Replace with "Legislative standing committees with primary jurisdiction over the Department."

Hiring/Training

No changes required.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

Government Affairs Adjustment:

  • The Annual Report on Parole Guidelines and the Annual Report on TDCJ Employee Meetings will no longer be filed with the Oversight Committee.
  • If your legal team tracks these metrics for compliance or advocacy, you must now request these documents from the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House, or the Senate/House committees on criminal justice/corrections.

Fees & Costs

No new fees or fiscal impacts.

Strategic Ambiguities & Considerations

Dilution of Oversight:

While the text is explicit, the abolition of a dedicated oversight body suggests a shift in legislative priority. The monitoring of TDCJ recruitment, retention, and parole guidelines will now fall to broader standing committees (e.g., Senate Criminal Justice, House Corrections).

  • Watch For: A potential decrease in the granularity of public data regarding prison staffing and parole consistency, as these reports will now compete for attention on broader committee agendas.

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Legislative Timeline

This bill's path through the Texas Legislature

Filed
Jan 22, 2025
Passed Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Passed House
May 23, 2025
Signed
Jun 20, 2025
TopicsCorrectionsCorrections--jails & PrisonsCriminal ProcedureCriminal Procedure--generalCriminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee
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Senate Authors

Sen. Peter FloresRepublican · Primary Author

House Sponsor

Rep. Ryan GuillenRepublican · Primary Sponsor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SB860

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What does Texas SB860 do?

SB860 abolishes the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee and redirects its oversight duties to existing legislative standing committees. This is a structural government reorganization that imposes no new mandates on private sector operations; however, organizations engaged in government relations or corrections contracting must update their stakeholder maps and reporting distribution lists. Implementation Timeline Effective Date: September 1, 2025 Compliance Deadline: N/A for private sector; State agencies must redirect reports immediately upon the effective date.

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Who authored SB860?

SB860 was authored by Texas Senator Peter Flores during the Regular Session.

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When was SB860 signed into law?

SB860 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.

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How urgent is compliance with SB860?

The compliance urgency for SB860 is rated as "low". Businesses and organizations should review the requirements and timeline to ensure timely compliance.

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What is the cost impact of SB860?

The cost impact of SB860 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.

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What topics does SB860 address?

SB860 addresses topics including corrections, corrections--jails & prisons, criminal procedure, criminal procedure--general and criminal justice legislative oversight committee.

Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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