With much of Central, East Texas and the Rio Grande Valley under a Winter Storm Warning from Monday afternoon or evening, Jan 20., through Tuesday, Jan. 21 (end times vary by region) TJJD announced these changes for some non-essential and district office employees on Tuesday.

• Non-essential staff at Giddings State Juvenile Correctional Facility and Ayres Halfway House will not need to report to their work site. Those who are sole-supervision certified and can assist at your facility tomorrow should contact your leadership as soon as possible. Non-essential employees at these affected facilities who cannot telecommute will be granted 8 hours of emergency leave.
• Non-essential staff at Evins State Juvenile Correctional Facility, Tamayo Halfway House and Schaeffer Halfway House will be on a delayed start time until 11 am, tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 21.
• Those who work in Austin and district offices in Houston, San Antonio and Fort Worth will work from home on Tuesday.

Those at other secure facilities will have a regular work schedule. Talk to your HR representative if you have questions.

To stay updated on the status of facilities:

• Call the agency weather line: 512-490-7200; or
• Check the agency website at www.tjjd.texas.gov.