Faced with more immediate funding needs, state officials haven’t asked for more money for rehabilitation programs, such as ...

Garza County leaders have invested millions of dollars into the Giles W. Dalby Correctional Facility, hoping it will bring them a contract.

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.

The recommendations come after a report in September found that up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some Texas prisons and that TDCJ staff has a 26% turnover rate. The report found that ...