Skip to main content

Texas prison system’s staffing crisis and outdated technology endanger guards and inmates

A new state report says the prison population will outgrow capacity by the end of next year.

Texas Department of Criminal Justice William G. McConnell Unit at Chase Field in Beeville on November 1, 2013.

Need insider post-session coverage?

Catch up on what passed, what failed and what still matters — all in The Blast.
SUBSCRIBE NOW

Prison staffing crisis

Outdated record keeping

Rehabilitation programs lack oversight

Texans need truth. Help us report it.

Support independent Texas news

Become a member. Join today.

Donate now

Explore related story topics

Criminal justice Texas Department Of Criminal Justice Texas Legislature