Texas joins the nation in observing Second Chance Month, a time to recognize the importance of providing opportunities for ...

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US District Judge Robert Pitman on Wednesday held Wednesday that the extreme heat in Texas prisons is 'plainly unconstitutional' while denying a temporary injunction request to install air ...

"So, the court finds it is not in the parties' or the public interest to issue a preliminary injunction at this time," Pitman ...

“TDCJ is fully committed to the safety of the inmate population and our staff, and that commitment is reflected in TDCJ’s ...

A Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokesperson confirmed that Miller is a parole officer with TDCJ on Wednesday. Miller is suspended, pending the results of the charges against her, Hannah Haney, ...

A Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokesperson confirmed that Miller is a parole officer with TDCJ on Wednesday. Miller is suspended, pending the results of the charges against her ...

Officials with TDCJ confirmed Miller's employment and stated she is "suspended pending the results of charges." ...

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Victim Services Division announced an important update regarding the timing of notifications for victims and their families. Effective immediately, the ...

This comes after TDCJ spokesperson Hannah Haney confirmed the previous day that the prison, located in Anderson County, has been working to repair low water pressure issues. Haney confirmed ...

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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice reported Tuesday morning that water and water pressure has been restored at the George Beto Unit state prison in Tennessee Colony near Palestine.