Relating to limitations on the use of administrative segregation by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

HB 1409 limits how long Texas inmates can be held in administrative segregation (separate confinement) by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). It generally restricts segregation to no more than three consecutive days for most misconduct, but allows up to 10 consecutive days if the misconduct caused serious bodily injury to another person. The law applies to all inmates in TDCJ facilities on or after September 1, 2025, regardless of when their offense occurred. This bill directly affects incarcerated individuals in Texas state prisons and changes TDCJ's confinement policies.