Amend CSSB 103 by striking SECTION 9 and substituting the 
following:       
	SECTION 9. Chapter 325, Government Code, is amended by adding 
Section 325.0121 to read as follows:
	Sec. 325.0121. STUDY ON TRANSITION TOWARD REGIONALIZED 
JUVENILE CORRECTIONS. (a) As part of its review of juvenile 
corrections for the 81st Legislature, the commission shall study 
the merits of moving the Texas Youth Commission toward a 
regionalized structure of smaller facilities and more diversified 
treatment and placement options, taking into consideration the 
likely effects of this regionalized structure on:
		(1) recidivism;                                                        
		(2) juvenile and family access to services; and                        
		(3) costs to this state and the counties of this state.                
	(b) In conducting the study, the commission shall determine 
whether the existing Texas Youth Commission facilities meet their 
intended purposes.
	(c) The commission shall take into consideration the findings 
and conclusions of the study in its report to the 81st Legislature 
and shall include any recommendations it considers appropriate 
resulting from its consideration of the study.
	(d) The commission, in conducting the study, may seek the 
assistance of nationally recognized experts in the field of 
juvenile justice.
	(e) This section expires September 1, 2009.