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AUGUST 2025 | THE FRONT LINES OF CHANGE

Bryan Collier: Message of Appreciation

After 40 years of service with the agency, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Executive Director Bryan Collier is closing a significant chapter of his tenured corrections career. He will officially retire on August 31, having served for nine years in his current role. WATCH as Mr. Collier shares a farewell message of appreciation and gratitude to staff.

Bobby Lumpkin: Named TDCJ Executive Director

The Texas Board of Criminal Justice (TBCJ) appointed Bobby Lumpkin as the new Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) at the scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, August 19. Lumpkin will assume the role effective September 1, 2025.

Effective September 1: Correctional Staff Pay Increase

TDCJ is excited to announce that for the fourth year in a row, correctional staff will receive a pay increase. This session, the Texas Legislature approved a 10% pay increase for all correctional staff. With the implementation of these raises, correctional staff have received over a 40% pay increase since 2022.

Employee Support Services: Wellness Resources for You

Stress and trauma may be an inherent part of the job, however TDCJ staff do not need to navigate their experiences alone. The goal of the Employee Support Services (ESS) section is to provide peer support to all TDCJ staff and equip them with the skills for managing work related stress and help maintain a quality of work-life balance.

VIDEO: Dr. Wesley Smith and the CReW Survey

Officer feedback from the Correctional Retention and Wellness (CReW) Survey is paramount to driving change and better supporting our frontline staff. The Office of Strategic Initiatives and Modernization's Advanced Analytics and Data Science Section takes this data and develops strategic initiatives in response. WATCH to see how their work is impacting the agency.

VIDEO: Making A Positive Impact - Life Coach Andrea Davidson

At the beginning of Andrea Davidson's incarceration, her actions and attitude could have led her to destruction. Since becoming a Life Coach, she has found a calling within the unit that positively impacts her peers. WATCH to learn more.

VIDEO: BAMBI's Marina Mackey

The Baby and Mother Bonding Initiative (BAMBI) Program Supervisor, Marina Mackey, provides incarcerated mothers with the opportunity to build and nurture their bond with their newborns in a secure setting. WATCH to see how she supports these mothers in their parenting journey.