Texas Department of Criminal Justice
The Texas Department 
of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) manages offenders in state prisons, state jails and private correctional facilities that contract with TDCJ. The agency also provides funding and certain oversight of community supervision (previously known as adult probation) and is responsible for the supervision of offenders released from prison on parole or mandatory supervision.
The mission of the TDCJ is to provide public safety, promote 
positive change in offender behavior, reintegrate offenders into society and assist victims of crime.
The TDCJ is subdivided into six regions which manage a total of over 110 prisons and related facilities.
More information about the Department can be found on the TDCJ website.
