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Corruption and Abuse

Former TDCJ correctional officer pleads guilty to bribery – KETK.com

by Texas Prison News StaffJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Prison Health and Conditions

Trial in Austin will address the ‘lingering cruelty’ of heat in Texas prisons – KUT

by Texas Prison News StaffJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Corruption and Abuse

Galveston correctional officers accused of sexually assaulting female inmates, TDCJ says – KHOU

by Texas Prison News StaffJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Victims advocate to urge parole board to deny release of man involved in 1993 Ertman-Pena murders – ABC13 Houston

by Texas Prison News StaffJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Corruption and Abuse

2 Texas prison officers accused of sexual assault in Galveston, TDCJ says – Houston Chronicle

by Texas Prison News StaffJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Convicted murderer involved with Houston’s ‘Candyman Killer’ has parole hearing this week – KVUE

by Texas Prison News StaffJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Elmer Wayne Henley awaits parole decision in notorious Texas serial killings case – KFDM

by Texas Prison News StaffJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Politics and Policy

Texas’ new bail laws could increase Harris County’s jail population, court case backlog – Houston Public Media

by Texas Prison News StaffJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Politics and Policy

TDCJ official confirms that it could cost $1.5 billion to fully cool Texas prisons – WOAI

by Texas Prison News StaffJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Politics and Policy

7 accused of using drones to smuggle drugs, cell phones into Texas prison – KWTX

by Texas Prison News StaffJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026