Relating to the purchase and installation of climate control systems at facilities operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
HB 3006 requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to install climate control systems in specific areas of its facilities - including housing, medical treatment areas, dining spaces, and inmate hygiene zones - to maintain temperatures between 65°F and 85°F. The law mandates a phased implementation over eight years (phases ending in 2028, 2030, and 2032), with each phase costing no more than $100 million, using competitive bidding for contractors. TDCJ must prioritize efficient use of state funds when selecting systems and contractors. This bill directly affects inmates, staff, and visitors at all TDCJ facilities requiring new or upgraded climate systems.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action May 19, 2025
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Floor votes · House May 15, 2025
How they voted
87–43
Passed · 16 other
Total votes 146
May 15, 2025
D
Democratic60
88% Yea
R
Republican86
48% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
7
Committee
6
May 19, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
May 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to engrossment
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Corrections
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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