Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Reentry Hotline Number (877) 887-6151
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Reentry and Integration Division's actions are guided by legislative mandates, proven best practices and a set of core values designed to establish a comprehensive reentry and integration plan for Offenders involved in the adult criminal justice system.
In order to reduce recidivism, the Reentry and Integration Division provides a three-phased Reentry Program for releasing adult offenders in conjunction with the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI), which coordinates the mental health and medical needs of both juvenile and adult offenders under supervision through established partnerships and targeted state resources.
Chapter 142 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code limits the liability of an employer who hires persons with past criminal convictions. Should you be interested in providing an opportunity and a second chance and are open to hiring an ex-offender, please contact the Reentry and Integration Division at rid@tdcj.texas.gov or call toll free at (877) 887-6151.
The Reentry Program provides a three-phased reentry program designed to prepare offenders for a successful return to the community after release from TDCJ.
If you have a resource you would like to be considered for addition to our Reentry Resource Guide please contact us at the e-mail address listed at the bottom of the page.
The Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments (TCOOMMI) provides pre-release screening and referral to aftercare treatment services for special needs offenders releasing from correctional settings, local jails, or other referral sources. TCOOMMI contracts with Local Mental Health Authorities across the state to provide continuity of care services for persons on probation or parole by linking them with community based interventions and support services.
*During the 84th Legislature HB 1908 was passed which amended existing legislation regarding mental health continuity of care by adding delusional disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety disorder as well as any other diagnosed severe and persistent mental health disorder as categories to be served, subject to available resources and the extent feasible.
For more information regarding TCOOMMI Medical/Mental Health Continuity of Care Services, Reentry Services or Resources, Identification Documents, or the Wrongfully Imprisoned Program contact us at:
Reentry and Integration Division
4616 W Howard Lane, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 671-2134
Toll Free Call: (877) 887-6151
rid@tdcj.texas.gov or tcoommi@tdcj.texas.gov