Finally, Something Worthwhile Out of Texas.

This seems to be something worth paying attention to. Saturday's NY Times has a this story about a Texas Prison Entrepreneurship Program proving business training and mentors to inmates who are close to being released.

Since the program began in 2004 ... 165 inmates have graduated. Only four have been sent back to prison -- a far better percentage than the usual 69 percent recidivist rate. They get help buying business attire, finding loans, housing and medical care, and consulting with business professionals.

I will be curious to see how this is implemented in CA and its impact here.