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TDCJ admits they don't know the whereabouts of 5 inmates released for medical reasons, but won't identify them
HOUSTON - The Texas Department of Criminal Justice admits they have no idea if the five inmates are dead or alive or where they are. But they are protecting their identities. TDCJ will release ...
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Texas Department of Criminal Justice to break ground on new training facility
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, for a new ...
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Some TDCJ facilities may be forced to close as persistent staffing struggles continue
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - State prison facilities that struggle with persistent staffing challenges could be forced to close. This is one of the recommendations from a recent evaluation of the Texas ...
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Texas should close prisons and jails with staffing challenges, state oversight panel says
A report found up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has a 26% staff turnover rate. Audio recording is automated for accessibility.