Lumpkin named Executive Director of TDCJ

The Texas Board of Criminal Justice voted Tuesday in Austin to appoint Bobby Lumpkin as Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Lumpkin will formally take the helm on Sept. 1.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bobby Lumpkin has been named Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
  • The decision came during the Board’s scheduled meeting on Aug. 19 in Austin.
  • Lumpkin will assume the role effective Sept. 1.
  • The announcement was released by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.

Leadership Change Announced
At its Aug. 19 meeting in Austin, the Texas Board of Criminal Justice appointed Bobby Lumpkin as the next Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

Effective Date Set
According to the Board, Lumpkin “will assume the role effective Sept. 1,” marking a swift transition at the agency’s helm.

Quote from the Announcement
“The Texas Board of Criminal Justice appointed Bobby Lumpkin as the new Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice at the scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19,” the Board stated.

What Happens Next
With the effective date less than two weeks away, TDCJ prepares for the hand-off in leadership that officially begins on Sept. 1. The Board’s announcement concludes its search and sets the stage for Lumpkin’s first day in office.

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