Relating to religious programs and activities available to inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

SB 2456 requires the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to inform inmates about all eligible religious programs involving regular religious services or studying religious texts. It also mandates that TDCJ include any such religious activities an inmate participates in within their individual treatment plan. The bill directly affects all TDCJ inmates and ensures religious programming is formally integrated into their correctional plans. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.