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TBCJ approves dozens of rule, construction and land actions; purchases over $1 million ratified
Summary
At its Oct. 17 meeting, the Texas Board of Criminal Justice approved multiple administrative-rule actions for publication, adopted several policy revisions, authorized facilities construction and roofing projects, approved land easements for a new psychiatric hospital project and ratified 12 purchases/contracts over $1 million.
The Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Oct. 17 approved a series of rules, policy revisions, construction projects, land‑use easements and procurement actions across the agency, in a session that covered regulatory updates, facility work and interagency agreements to support a new psychiatric hospital on TDCJ property.
Votes at a glance (selected actions):
- Purchases and contracts over $1,000,000: The board approved 12 contract increases and purchases. CFO Ron Steffel presented the items (substance‑abuse residential/outpatient increases, increases to contracts with local mental‑health authorities, and a multi‑year electricity contract for deregulated areas). The motion to approve the consolidated group was made by Vice Chair Faith Johnson and seconded by Pastor Nate Sprinkle; the motion passed on voice vote.
- Board policy BP 14.01 (Investment Policy): The board approved the annual review and adopted language (House Bill 34 changes) prohibiting acquisition of securities issued by countries of concern. Motion by Dr. Rodney Burrow; second by Judge Molly Francis. Motion passed.
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