Texas

TEXAS

ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE THAT RESTORES

If you share our vision for a justice system that restores those impacted by crime and incarceration, please join our growing network of advocates. Together we can inspire the Church, change the culture, and advance justice reform.

SHARE YOUR STORY

With more than 45 years of experience helping restore men and women behind bars, Prison Fellowship advocates for federal and state criminal justice reforms that recognize the value and potential of every person. We promote reforms that help transform those responsible for crime, validate victims, and create safer communities through proportional punishment, constructive corrections culture, and second chances.

In the 2023 legislative session, Prison Fellowship will work to remove government barriers to gainful work for Texans with a criminal record. Additionally, we will support efforts to foster ethical and effective policing practices that protect civilians and police officers from unnecessary harm.

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WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

TELL YOUR STORY

Have you or a loved one had involvement in the justice system? One testimony at a time, we can advance justice that restores.


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LEARN MORE

Read about why lawmakers need to tackle barriers to gainful work in licensed professions.


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ADVOCATE

We’re seeking Justice Advocates to build relationships with their state legislators, organize events, and promote justice reform.


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2023 STATE STATISTICS

112,823 Adults in Prison

993 Minors in Juvenile Facilities

337,703 Adults on Probation

108,611 Adults on Parole

$24,684.95 Cost of Incarceration Per Adult Prisoner

$225,095.50 Cost of Incarceration Per Juvenile

Governor: Republican

Senate: Republican

House: Republican

In Session: Jan 10– May 29

PRISON FELLOWSHIP IN TEXAS

In 2019, Prison Fellowship contributed to successful passage of legislation to safely expand access to licensed work for Texans who have served their time. Additionally, Prison Fellowship has supported successful state reforms to strengthen community supervision and pretrial justice practices, expand access to rehabilitative programming, and address the unique needs of women in the criminal justice system.

SIGN THE JUSTICE DECLARATION!

Grounded in biblical values and signed by more than 100 Christian leaders, the Justice Declaration is a call to the Church to deploy its unique and unparalleled capacity to respond to crime and overincarceration.

SIGN THE DECLARATION

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RAISE YOUR VOICE

We encourage Christians who are experienced in advocacy, looking to learn more, or interested in increasing their involvement to apply to the Justice Ambassador program. Justice Ambassadors’ voices can be effective tools to inspire the Church, change the culture, and advance justice that restores. Become a Justice Ambassador with Prison Fellowship today.

FEDERAL JUSTICE REFORM OPPORTUNITIES

Prison Fellowship has been active on Capitol Hill for decades, lobbying the Administration and Congress to support groundbreaking reforms to make communities safer, respect victims, and transform lives. No matter what state you call home, you can be part of our federal justice reform campaigns!

ENSURING PROPORTIONAL PUNISHMENT

The FIRST STEP Act was passed to reduce disproportional drug offenses and allow earn time credits to be awarded for program participation. Contact lawmakers to request they fully implement the law and maximize its potential!

TAKE ACTION

ADVANCING CONSTRUCTIVE PRISON CULTURE

Studies have revealed that participation in education programs during incarceration has resulted in a 43% lower recidivism rate. Encourage lawmakers to restore Pell Grant access behind bars to offer hope and higher education to incarcerated men and women.

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UNLOCKING
SECOND CHANCES

The Fair Chance Act allows formerly incarcerated individuals to show their talents, skills, & commitment to personal growth as they compete in labor markets. Ask lawmakers to support second chances through this thoughtful approach to criminal justice.

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*Statistics generated from reports by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (Mortality in Local Jails and State Prisons 2000-2011; Probation and Parole in the United States (2013);Prisoners in 2013, Vera Institute of Justice (The Price of Prisons), 2010 Census, Office of Juvenile Justice and Deliquency Provention 2011 and various department of corrections' websites.