New TDCJ rules for books for inmates: no hardbacks

Because of problems with drugs being smuggled into prison, TDCJ is banning the sending of hardback books to inmates. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is implementing new measures to combat ...
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16 inmate-on-inmate homicides this year in Texas prisons prompts systemwide lockdown, TDCJ says

A rise in homicides among inmates in Texas prisons prompted a statewide lockdown on Wednesday, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The department said this is to combat the rise in ...
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TDCJ announces lockdown measures in response to rising violence within prison units

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is taking swift and immediate action to address a rise in dangerous contraband and drug-related inmate homicides. Over ...
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Inmate pleads guilty to Capital Murder of TDCJ correctional officer

AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 44) – A Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) inmate pleaded guilty to the capital murder of a correctional officer. The TDCJ says inmate Jabari Lewis pleaded guilty to the ...