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Abuse is rampant in Texas youth prisons, feds say. Now lawmakers want more kids in adult prisons
After reports of rampant abuse in youth prisons, lawmakers want more kids in adult prisons and seek to restrict watchdog ...
Texas bill would lock up more youths in understaffed juvenile facilities
Senate Bill 1727 aims to keep the juvenile justice workers and the public safe from violent criminals who happen to be ...
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TDCJ welcoming the public to learn about and tour Central Texas correctional facilities
GATESVILLE, Texas (KWTX) - The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is welcoming people inside the correctional facilities in Gatesville through its new Citizens’ Academy Program. “It’s ...
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How Texas prisons are spending millions on a 'dangerous' staffing crisis as population soars
Texas prisons were so short staffed in 2023 the state spent more than $111,000 on rental cars for correctional officers to drive to far-flung rural facilities to cover temporary shifts that couldn ...
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Texas House passes bill requiring AC in state prisons
The bill would require the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to install air conditioning at each of its facilities by the ...
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Texas should close prisons and jails with staffing challenges, state oversight panel says
The Texas agency that manages the state’s prisons and jails should close correctional facilities with staffing challenges and do a better job at supervising inmate rehabilitation programs ...
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State of Texas interested in purchase of Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Garza County Commissioners have narrowed down their options for the future of the Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility. The commissioners said they are optimistic the ...