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Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) formed in 2011, when the Texas Legislature combined the functions of the Texas Youth Commission (TYC) and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. It is charged with keeping communities safe through its role helping high-risk youthful offenders reform and find a more successful future.
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SUNSET REVIEW
The Texas Model
TJJD Training Academy
Careers at TJJD
News
Transforming youth rehabilitation through the Texas Model
March 24, 2026
Introducing TJJD’s New Texas Model Managers By TJJD Communications — Across Texas, juvenile justice has undergone a transformation grounded in research, safety, and the belief that young people can learn the skills they need to change their lives. At the…
Read more
: Transforming youth rehabilitation through the Texas Model
Redefining community service with Pathways to Potential Week 2026
March 23, 2026
By TJJD Communications — During Spring Break 2026, the 36th Judicial District Juvenile Probation Department—which includes Aransas, Bee, Live Oak, McMullen, and San Patricio County—reimagined what community service can look like for youth. What began as a staff-driven…
Read more
: Redefining community service with Pathways to Potential Week 2026
Supporting youth reentry: Strategies that lead to long-term success
March 20, 2026
By TJJD Communications — Every youth served by the juvenile justice system deserves a real chance of success. That means accountability for past behaviors, but also skill building, support, and opportunities for a positive future. At the Texas Juvenile Justice…
Read more
: Supporting youth reentry: Strategies that lead to long-term success
Shandra Carter
Executive Director
Welcome from Executive Director Shandra Carter
At TJJD we help young people and protect communities
Here at TJJD, our staff commit every day to keeping Texas communities safe and helping young people find a brighter, law-abiding future worth living. We believe deeply that the critical public service we provide is integral to keeping Texas strong. Our agency values are safety, accountability and transparency and we trust you will see those reflected throughout our website, where you can learn more about TJJD, our probation partners and our unified state juvenile justice system.
Texas Juvenile Justice by the Numbers
Youth Referrals in FY 2025, State-wide
Average Daily Population of Youth in State Residential Care, FY 2025
Industry-Related Certifications, 2024-25 School Year
HS Diplomas/GEDs Awarded, TJJD, 2025
For more information, visit the
Research and Legislative page
and the
TJJD Data and Statistics page
.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
TJJD GOVERNING BOARD
The 9-member governing board meets several times a year at locations across the state. The public is welcome to attend.
Date:
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Online Registration
»
Public comment
»
About the Board
ADVISORY COUNCIL
The 13-member Advisory Council on Juvenile Services assists TJJD with long-range planning and review of operations.
Date:
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Location:
This meeting will take place virtually on Teams.
Agenda
»
About the Advisory Council
OIG TRAINING ADVISORY BOARD
The five-member Advisory Board serves to further the education of the members of the Office of Inspector General.
Date:
TBD
About the Training Advisory Board
How do I…?
Get copies of my juvenile records?
Request them from
open.records@tjjd.texas.gov
.
Get answers from TJJD about legal questions on juvenile justice topics?
Contact
legalhelp@tjjd.texas.gov
.
Verify that someone worked at TJJD in the past?
Contact
VOE@tjjd.texas.gov
.
Locate Juvenile Probation Department offices?
Visit the searchable juvenile probation department directory at
https://www2.tjjd.texas.gov/publications/other/searchjuvprobdirectory.aspx
.
Inside the Texas system
Understanding Juvenile Justice
Fort Bend Co. Juvenile Probation Dept. assists youth with mentors and job training
The ticket to self-sufficiency is well within reach thanks to the transition program and its dedicated staff.
Texas Juvenile Justice Population
In Texas, of the youth referred to the juvenile justice system only about 1 percent were committed to TJJD.
Texas’ Juvenile Commitment Rate
The state ranks 27th in overall rate of commitments, putting the state in the middle for how many juveniles per capita it commits to secure care.
Building Stronger Connections
How TJJD program help staff, families and youth move forward.
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Skip to content
Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) formed in 2011, when the Texas Legislature combined the functions of the Texas Youth Commission (TYC) and the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. It is charged with keeping communities safe through its role helping high-risk youthful offenders reform and find a more successful future.
QuickLinks
SUNSET REVIEW
The Texas Model
TJJD Training Academy
Careers at TJJD
News
Transforming youth rehabilitation through the Texas Model
March 24, 2026
Introducing TJJD’s New Texas Model Managers By TJJD Communications — Across Texas, juvenile justice has undergone a transformation grounded in research, safety, and the belief that young people can learn the skills they need to change their lives. At the…
Read more
: Transforming youth rehabilitation through the Texas Model
Redefining community service with Pathways to Potential Week 2026
March 23, 2026
By TJJD Communications — During Spring Break 2026, the 36th Judicial District Juvenile Probation Department—which includes Aransas, Bee, Live Oak, McMullen, and San Patricio County—reimagined what community service can look like for youth. What began as a staff-driven…
Read more
: Redefining community service with Pathways to Potential Week 2026
Supporting youth reentry: Strategies that lead to long-term success
March 20, 2026
By TJJD Communications — Every youth served by the juvenile justice system deserves a real chance of success. That means accountability for past behaviors, but also skill building, support, and opportunities for a positive future. At the Texas Juvenile Justice…
Read more
: Supporting youth reentry: Strategies that lead to long-term success
Shandra Carter
Executive Director
Welcome from Executive Director Shandra Carter
At TJJD we help young people and protect communities
Here at TJJD, our staff commit every day to keeping Texas communities safe and helping young people find a brighter, law-abiding future worth living. We believe deeply that the critical public service we provide is integral to keeping Texas strong. Our agency values are safety, accountability and transparency and we trust you will see those reflected throughout our website, where you can learn more about TJJD, our probation partners and our unified state juvenile justice system.
Texas Juvenile Justice by the Numbers
Youth Referrals in FY 2025, State-wide
Average Daily Population of Youth in State Residential Care, FY 2025
Industry-Related Certifications, 2024-25 School Year
HS Diplomas/GEDs Awarded, TJJD, 2025
For more information, visit the
Research and Legislative page
and the
TJJD Data and Statistics page
.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
TJJD GOVERNING BOARD
The 9-member governing board meets several times a year at locations across the state. The public is welcome to attend.
Date:
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Online Registration
»
Public comment
»
About the Board
ADVISORY COUNCIL
The 13-member Advisory Council on Juvenile Services assists TJJD with long-range planning and review of operations.
Date:
Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Location:
This meeting will take place virtually on Teams.
Agenda
»
About the Advisory Council
OIG TRAINING ADVISORY BOARD
The five-member Advisory Board serves to further the education of the members of the Office of Inspector General.
Date:
TBD
About the Training Advisory Board
How do I…?
Get copies of my juvenile records?
Request them from
open.records@tjjd.texas.gov
.
Get answers from TJJD about legal questions on juvenile justice topics?
Contact
legalhelp@tjjd.texas.gov
.
Verify that someone worked at TJJD in the past?
Contact
VOE@tjjd.texas.gov
.
Locate Juvenile Probation Department offices?
Visit the searchable juvenile probation department directory at
https://www2.tjjd.texas.gov/publications/other/searchjuvprobdirectory.aspx
.
Inside the Texas system
Understanding Juvenile Justice
Fort Bend Co. Juvenile Probation Dept. assists youth with mentors and job training
The ticket to self-sufficiency is well within reach thanks to the transition program and its dedicated staff.
Texas Juvenile Justice Population
In Texas, of the youth referred to the juvenile justice system only about 1 percent were committed to TJJD.
Texas’ Juvenile Commitment Rate
The state ranks 27th in overall rate of commitments, putting the state in the middle for how many juveniles per capita it commits to secure care.
Building Stronger Connections
How TJJD program help staff, families and youth move forward.
Scroll to Top