Why Texas Just Restricted Books Sent to Inmates
Texas prisons now restrict books to stop drug smuggling, impacting inmates, families, and safety policies across the state.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
First Quarter 2026 Sees Surge in TDCJ Custodial Deaths
First quarter 2026 saw 188 custodial deaths in TDCJ units, including natural causes, suicides, homicide, and pending cases under review.
How Texas Inmates Are Comforting Foster Kids, One Quilt at a Time
Women at a Texas prison are turning fabric into hope, sewing quilts and pillowcases for foster children in need.
What’s Really Happening Inside Texas' Luther Unit Steel Plant
Inmates at Texas's Luther Unit learn welding, fabrication, and job skills at a stainless steel plant, offering hope and reducing recidivism.
The 8 Most Wanted Men in Texas Have Some Big Rewards
Currently, the Texas Department of Public Safety is looking for these eight men that are running from the law.
How Inmates at an Amarillo Prison Make Shoes Worn Across Texas
This Texas prison in Amarillo has a factory that makes this much needed product.
Did You Know These Books Were Banned in Texas Prisons?
The criteria for whether a book will be banned in Texas prisons has drawn scrutiny from many Texans. The justification for the TDCJ's decisions may shed some light on the drama.
Oklahoma Overhauls Prison Mail System: A Move Inspired By Texas
Oklahoma Department of Corrections making changes with prison mail.
The 15 Most Wanted Men in Texas With Rewards Up to $7,500
These 15 fugitives are the most wanted for April by the Texas Department of Public Safety with rewards going as high as $7,500.