In most cases, inmate employees can only be hired for expansions of existing businesses or for new start-up projects. Factories behind prison walls are now even more attractive for private sector employers due to the availability of both state and federal tax credits aimed at job training. Perhaps more important are the substantial benefits for Texas taxpayers. There are additional benefits to be considered. The state benefits.
Crime victims benefit.
Prisoners acquire income, respect, a trade and a work ethic. But, perhaps the biggest winners are the companies that have found that the good corporate citizenship which led them to help rehabilitate Texas prison inmates has allowed them to discover a pool of the most productive, cost-effective workers to be found anywhere in the United States. Rep. Allen, R-Grand Prairie, is vice chairman of the House Corrections Committee. Earliest info on new businesses, homeowners Sales Prospecting Center Real info, real opportunities. HireDallas Fill an opening, find a job Internet Directory Local businesses on the web Merchant Services Start accepting credit cards online.