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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has been working with the city of Lamesa to resolve water issues at the Preston E.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is working to resolve water issues at the Preston E. Smith Unit in Lamesa, where ...
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For most people, exchanging gifts is reserved for special occasions: birthdays, holidays, graduations. For presidents, it happens nearly every day. Many presents that reach the White House’s ...
First, Christopher Wade Pleasant of Longview, who is serving time in TDCJ for the murder of Victorria Jasmine Sam in 2016. He now is also charged with organized criminal activity, bribery/money ...
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has responded to a reported lack of water at the George Beto Unit state prison in Tennessee Colony near Palestine. Visit this article to learn more ...
Staff with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice are doing more to help inmates reenter society after they've served their sentences. Trump Signs Executive Orders on Federal Purchasing ...
The Department of Justice sued the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on Friday accusing the prison system of discriminating against its employee based on their religion. Credit: Martin do ...
"TDCJ Virtual Court is such a wonderful asset to our court system," said Jennifer M. Dillingham, 81st Judicial District Judge representing Atascosa, Frio, Karnes, LaSalle and Wilson counties.
AUSTIN, Texas — Construction is now underway on a new Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) training facility. On Thursday, the TDCJ officially broke ground on the 64,000-square-foot space ...
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.
This is one of the recommendations from a recent evaluation of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The Texas Sunset Advisory Commission announced its decisions following the latest review of the ...