Texas Board Of Criminal Justice Meeting
The meeting included reconvening the 244th meeting of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, following necessary formalities such as pledges of allegiance and an opening prayer. Significant portions of the meeting were dedicated to recognition segments. This included acknowledging Vice Chair Judge Faith Johnson for receiving two distinguished awards: the 2025 Charlie O. Ferris Award and the Lewis Prestige Woods Legacy Award. Furthermore, the board recognized numerous long-serving TDCJ employees for their dedication, with specific mention of 49 employees achieving 25 years of service, 34 achieving 30 years, 11 achieving 35 years, 16 achieving 40 years, and three achieving 45 years of service during November and December 2025. Several key personnel changes were also announced and recognized, including Renee Henosa moving to the Training and Leader Development division; Monica Ruiz Delvasco being named the new Parole Division Director; Damon Andrews being recognized as the new Facilities Division Director; and Mercy Wood being introduced as the new Deputy Division Director for the Rehabilitation and Re-entry Division.