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Over 90% of incarcerated people will eventually be released from prison, and how they reenter society can make or break their chance for success. By expanding access to postsecondary education within prison facilities, we can turn them into launchpads for rehabilitation and workforce readiness, ensuring that those who have paid their debt to society return prepared to contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Sunlight is starting to break through at the Capitol in the final month of the Texas legislative session. Open government measures have won passage in the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, and more House votes are scheduled on legislation championed by the broadbased Texas Sunshine Coalition.

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AUSTIN— In acknowledgment of its dedicated work to employ and retain veterans, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received the Recognized Employer Award in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards.