Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Active opportunities open for bidding
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
Purchase order for the procurement of a electric pallet jack.
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
Purchase order for the rental of two (2) row-type tractors with front-end laoders.
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for Jersey Knit. The solicitation was posted September 24, 2026, and responses are due October 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The posting lists the solicitation as open for bids and includes a vendor-notice PDF attachment.
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City
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Houston
County
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Harris
Address
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1616 Providence St
Phone Number
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(936) 295-6371
Zip Code
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77020
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Texas Department of Criminal Justice
The board addressed executive session personnel and security matters. Key actions included the approval of several purchases and contracts exceeding $1 million and proposed amendments to Board rules regarding sick and family leave pools, along with revisions to employee grievance procedures. The meeting featured reports on a website redesign project, agency Crisis Response Team training, updates on various IT initiatives, and a comprehensive update on rehabilitation and reentry programs. Furthermore, the board approved multiple facilities construction projects, including roof replacements and HVAC upgrades, and authorized several land transactions involving right-of-way and utility easements.
The meeting included discussions on several critical operational and policy matters. Key topics covered were revisions to uniform inmate correspondence rules to mitigate contraband introduction via mail, including a new softback book requirement, and the adoption of various amendments to board rules regarding inmate housing, admissions, and legislative leave. The board reviewed and approved facility construction projects, land transaction requests involving utility easements, and renaming specific correctional facilities to units for transparency. Additionally, reports were presented on agency-wide information technology initiatives, Sunset implementation progress, the establishment of the Giles W. Dalby Unit, and updates from the Office of the Inspector General, Independent Ombudsman, and Office of the Independent Auditor.
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The meeting featured a detailed presentation on the agency's agricultural operations, focusing specifically on beef cattle management, livestock enterprises, and collaboration with Texas A&M University. Discussion topics included pasture management, herd production, breeding strategies, embryo transfer programs, and the economic impact of cattle sales. Additionally, the board received a briefing on preventative measures regarding the New World Screwworm, including quarantine procedures and ongoing efforts to protect agency livestock.
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