TDCJ

TDCJ stands for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. It is a government agency responsible for managing the state's prison system, overseeing the incarceration, rehabilitation, and release of offenders. TDCJ operates prisons, other detention facilities, and parole programs, ensuring safety and order while providing programs aimed at reducing reoffending. Its mission includes protecting the public, enforcing laws, and supporting inmates’ successful reintegration into society.