Relating to prohibiting the confinement of inmates by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in facilities operated by private vendors.

HB 1410 prohibits the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) from housing or confining specific inmates in facilities operated by private companies. It directly affects inmates sentenced to TDCJ imprisonment, certain inmates under Section 507.002, and individuals described in Section 493.009(a) of the law. The bill adds new sections to the Government Code banning such confinement except for "residential correctional facilities" defined under Section 508.157. The law takes effect September 1, 2025, applying to all future housing and contracts, though existing contracts remain valid under prior law.